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Venedocia Lions
set annual Pancakes
& Sausage Day
The Venedocia Lions Club
will sponsor its annual All-
You-Can-Eat Pancakes &
Sausage Day on March 19.
Serving will be from
6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
Venedocia Lions build-
ing in Venedocia.
Carry-out meals are
also available. Bulk sau-
sage will be available in
two-pound packages.
Proceeds to be used
for various Venedocia
Lions community projects,
including scholarships for
Lincolnview and Spencerville
seniors, local 4-H clubs,
Buckeye Boys and Girls
State, Lincolnview Band
Boosters and the Spencerville
High concession stand.
The club accepts used
eyeglasses to be used for
Lions Club International
projects. Bring used eye-
glasses and place in the
donation box at the Lions
building on Pancake Day.
For more information,
contact Jerry Koenig at
419-238-1233 or jerry@
flatlandssupply.com. The
Venedocia Lions Club
is now on Facebook.
Band sets
annual plant sale
St. John’s Band is hold-
ing its annual plant sale.
Hanging baskets, Petunias,
Impatiens, Geraniums,
Zinnias, perennials and
more are available.
Photos and pricing can
be found at dsjband.com
and click on “Fundraisers.”
Contact any band member
to order or call 4189-695-
5077 or 419-695-9490.
Order deadline is
March 31. Delivery
will be on May 2.
Sports
Grade school cage tour-
neys planned
Jefferson and Ottoville
have scheduled grade
school basketball tour-
naments for April.
Jefferson boys coach
Marc Smith and staff have
scheduled the 6th annual
Wildcat 5th- and 6th-Grade
Tournament for April 9-10
at the Jefferson Middle and
High schools. Each team
is guaranteed a minimum
of 3 games. Entry fee is
$100. For more information,
contact Ron Ebbeskotte at
(419) 692-7191 or Coach
Smith at (419) 615-7233.
The 10th annual Ottoville
Shootout (boys 5th/6th grade
and girls 6th) is April 1-3.
Cost is $125 and a guar-
antee of at least 4 games.
Players must be enrolled in
the school they represent.
For more information,
contact Steve Hilvers: 18836
Road 26Q, Delphos; phone
at (419) 453-2337; or e-mail
at srhilvers@bright.net
Forecast
Slight chance
of rain, snow
Friday. High
in low 40s.
See page 2.
Index
Obituaries 2 three-week stalemate to its
State/Local 3 The dramatic turn of
Politics 4 events late Wednesday set
Community 5 up today’s perfunctory vote
Sports 6-7
Farm 7 strip collective bargain-
Classifieds 8 ing rights from most public
Television 9 workers. Once the measure
World briefs 10
Preschoolers learning about zoo animals
Kreative Learning Preschool students are studying zoo animals including their
habitats and eating habits. Above: Ryann Schroeder, 5, helps Director Brenda Hoersten
with an electronic gorilla this morning. Below: Preschoolers ride the Kreative Learning
Zoo Bus to their destination.
Illinois abolishes death
penalty, clears death row
By CHRISTOPHER
WILLS
The Associated Press
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —
For a mother who lost her son
to violence, Illinois’ decision
to abolish the death penalty
is a betrayal. But to a father
who lost two daughters and
a grandson, it’s simply the
Christian thing to do.
And to a man who was
sentenced to die for a crime
he didn’t commit, it’s a civi-
lized step that may inspire
other states to halt execu-
tions.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn’s
signature on legislation get-
ting rid of the death pen-
alty provoked an extraor-
dinary array of emotions
Wednesday — almost all of
Wis. GOP bypasses Dems,
cuts collective bargaining
MADISON, Wis. (AP) —
Dozens of protesters camped
outside the Wisconsin state
Assembly chamber today in
anticipation of a final vote
on explosive anti-union rights
legislation that whisked
through the Senate after
Republicans outmaneuvered
their missing Democratic
counterparts and brought a
unexpected end.
on the legislation that would
passes the Assembly, it heads
to Republican Gov. Scott
Walker for his signature.
Within hours of the Senate
passing the plan, a crowd of
Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869
Thursday, March 10, 2011
them intense.
A Chicago woman whose
teenage son was gunned down
in 2006 said the killer, who
has never been caught, should
not be allowed to breathe the
same air she breathes.
“I am a Christian. I never
believed in killing nobody
else,“ Pam Bosley said,
explaining her change of
heart after her son was shot
outside a church. “But the
pain you suffer every single
day, I say take them out.”
Charles Simmons knows
that pain. The Peoria resident
lost three relatives in a house
fire that prosecutors say was
arson. But Simmons said his
religious beliefs argue against
executing the killer — plus,
he considers life in prison a
harsher punishment.
hundreds of protesters grew
to about 7,000 in the Capitol,
a crowd as large as any seen
inside the building in three
weeks of demonstrations.
“The whole world is
watching!” protesters shouted
as they pressed up against the
heavily guarded entrance to
the Senate chamber.
Most protesters left by
midnight — many were
expected back today for a
rally preceding the Assembly
vote — but dozens of others
spent the night in the Capitol
corridors, some sleeping on
the marble floor with no pad-
ding. State officials said no
attempts would be made to
force them to leave.
The legislation, which
rocked the state and unions
nationwide, had been stymied
after all 14 Senate Democrats
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“He knows he’s not get-
ting off easy,” Simmons said.
“He’s not going to leave us,
you know. He’s got to walk
every day in jail, eat, face
people in there.”
When the abolition law
takes effect July 1, Illinois
becomes the 16th state with-
out a death penalty.
Most nations, including
virtually all of Europe, have
abandoned the death penal-
ty. Among the 58 that still
use it, according to Amnesty
International, are the United
States, China, Thailand,
Egypt, Iran, Iraq and Japan.
Quinn’s action capped
two decades of argument and
soul-searching over the possi-
bility that Illinois would wind
up executing an innocent per-
son.
fled to Illinois three weeks
ago, preventing the chamber
from having enough mem-
bers present to pass it. Walker
introduced it to plug a $137
million budget shortfall.
The Senate requires a quo-
rum of 20 to take up any
measures that spend money.
But a special committee of
lawmakers from the Senate
and Assembly voted late
Wednesday afternoon to take
all the spending measures
out of the legislation and the
Senate approved it minutes
later, 18-1.
Republican Sen. Dale
Schultz cast the lone no vote.
“I voted my conscience
which I feel reflects the core
beliefs of the majority of vot-
ers who sent me here to rep-
resent them,” Schultz said in
a statement.
Jefferson boys ousted from
tourney, p6
Body found in
Ga. may be
Bellefontaine
woman
VIENNA, Ga. (AP) — A
farmer found a body near
a cotton field off Interstate
75 in central Georgia on
Wednesday, and investiga-
tors are looking into whether
it might be connected to the
case of an Ohio couple who
disappeared in February.
The farmer was working
on a well and located the
body near a dirt road about
two miles off Interstate
75, Georgia Bureau of
Investigation officials said in
a statement late Wednesday.
Clothing on the body indi-
cates it is a woman, GBI
agents said.
Georgia investigators
are now reviewing miss-
ing person cases in the area,
and they have been in con-
tact with Ohio authorities
and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation regarding the
case there.
The body of 84-year-
old Richard Russell of
Bellefontaine was found in
late February in Tennessee.
His wife, 85-year-old Gladis
Library debates
addition of E-books
BY STACY TAFF
staff@delphosherald.com
DELPHOS — One of the
issues that has concerned the
Delphos Public Library Board
of Trustees in recent months
is the possible incorporation
of E-books into the library’s
collection. As devices like
the Nook and Kindle become
more prevalent in the reading
world, it may make sense for
libraries to jump on board.
“The whole E-book thing
is kind of up in the air right
now,” Technology Coodinator
Jane Sadler said. “It would
cost $2,200 to start the project
and then it would be a mini-
mum of $500 a year to keep
it. They also recommend we
don’t get the devices and keep
them here; they say we should
leave it to the patrons to get the
device of their choice. Another
concern is the program we
would get wouldn’t be com-
patible with the Amazon
Kindle. Also, we would have
to re-download each book
after someone uploads it to
their device. With books by
authors like James Patterson,
that could create some long
waiting lists.”
Some libraries nearby are
already offering this service.
“Lima, to my knowledge,
doesn’t offer E-books yet. But
Wapakoneta does and I spoke
with Assistant Director Diana
Schneider and she said you
almost have to offer them,”
Sadler continued. “They’ve
offered them since 2005 and
she says their circulation has
Seven-year-old Drew Palte browses the children’s books
at the Delphos Public Library Wednesday afternoon.
Delphos, Ohio
Russell, remains missing.
A man suspected in the
couple’s disappearance told
police that he dumped their
bodies along Interstate 75 as
he drove to Florida.
Samuel K. Littleton II
told police that he left Gladis
Russell’s body in a “white,
glowing cotton field” off
a side road made of sand
before he was scared off
by an approaching vehicle,
Bellefontaine police Chief
Brad Kunze has said.
Littleton, 37, was arrest-
ed in February in Princeton,
W.Va.
Littleton has been charged
with the stabbing death of
his girlfriend’s 26-year-old
daughter, whose body was
found in the basement of the
home in Bellefontaine he had
purchased from the Russells
in 2009. He has not been
charged in the Russells’ dis-
appearance.
An autopsy on the wom-
an’s body has been scheduled
for today at the GBI crime lab
in Macon, authorities said.
doubled. Personally, I’d like
to see some things ironed out
before we do that.”
While on the subject of
technology, the board made a
decision to create a Facebook
page for the Delphos Public
Library.
In other business, Director
Nancy Mericle gave a short
update on the status of the
renovations to the First Street
building.
“The flooring is finished
now and Norb Renner said
he’ll put the grouting in
soon,” she said. “We do have
40 boxes of tile left over,
which is due to some miscal-
culation. We’ll keep probably
five boxes in case some of the
tiles break and return the rest
to Menard’s. After that’s all
done, the next thing will be
the cabinets and the counter
top in the kitchen area. Then
we’ll have to decide about the
windows, whether we want
curtains or blinds, and then
it’ll just be the tables and
chairs.”
Mericle also announced
that April 11-16 will be
National Library Week.
“During that week, we’ll
have a few programs going
on,” she said. “On Monday,
Anne Stratton will be in to talk
about pottery and porcelain
marks. Tuesday will feature
a puppet program; Thursday
will include Family Night and
we’ve invited Paula Schumm
to come and play her string
instruments. We’re also plan-
ning on dropping fines for the
week.”
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POLICE REPORT
Teen driver cited for failure to yield
At 4:29 p.m. on Wednesday,
a collision occurred when the
driver of one vehicle failed to
see a second vehicle as they
pulled onto a roadway.
Tyler Wrasman, 16, of
Delphos was heading north-
bound in the parking lot of
Cabo restaurant when he
attempted to turn west onto
Fifth Street. Wrasman failed
to see the oncoming vehicle
Vehicle parked
near alleyway
damaged
A collision was reported to
have occurred when the vehicle
of an unknown driver struck a
second parked vehicle between
Feb. 28 and March 5.
Douglas Rudasill, of
Delphos, stated he parked his
vehicle in the alleyway out-
side his residence with the
passenger side facing the alley
and on March 5, discovered
minor to moderate damage to
the right rear.
The exact date, time and
location of the collision were
unknown. Police serve
Business reports burglary arrest
break-in
warrant
At 8:27 a.m. on Monday,
Delphos police were called to
a business in the 200 block of
North Main Street in reference
to a breaking-and-entering
complaint.
Upon officers’ arrival, the
business owner stated that
sometime over the weekend,
someone had gained entry into
the business and taken items
from inside.
Detectives were called to
the scene to collect evidence
and process the scene.
Parked vehicle
damaged
At 10:04 a.m. on Tuesday,
Delphos police were contacted
by a subject who stated that the
victim’s vehicle was parked in
the 100 block of North Main
Street when someone caused
damage to the vehicle.
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of Stephanie Braun, 35, of
Columbus Grove, who was
traveling eastbound on Fifth
Street in the outside lane.
This caused an accident with
moderate damage to Braun’s
vehicle and minor damage to
Wrasman’s.
There were no injuries.
Wrasman was cited for a fail-
ure to yield the right of way
when entering a roadway.
Parents report
unruly juvenile
At 5:59 p.m. on
Wednesday, Delphos police
were called to the 600 block
of West First Street in refer-
ence to a an unruly juve-
nile.
Upon officers’ arrival,
they met with the complain-
ant who stated that Brandon
Kugler, 16, of Delphos had
become unruly with his par-
ents and was causing issues
in the home. As a result,
charges of unruliness were
filed into Van Wert Juvenile
Court.
At 9:07 p.m. on Monday,
Delphos Police served an
arrest warrant in the 1000
block of Lima Ave on
Johnny R. Foust, 49, of
Delphos.
The warrant was issued out
of Van Wert Common Pleas
Court on charges of burglary.
Foust was transported to
the Van Wert County Jail.
Police probe
attempted
burglary
At 6:09 p.m. on Monday,
Delphos police were called
to the 500 block of West
First Street in reference to a
attempted burglary complaint.
Upon officers’ arrival, the
victim stated someone had
attempted to gain entry into
the residence.
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COURT NEWS
Three more individu-
als indicted by the Van Wert
County Grand Jury last week
appeared Wednesday before
Judge Charles Steele in Van
Wert County Common Pleas
Court for arraignment.
Kevin Krick, 48, Van Wert,
entered a not guilty plea to an
indictment charging him with
domestic violence, a felony of
the fourth degree.
Krick was released on a
$5,000 unsecured personal sure-
ty bond with an order to have no
contact with the alleged victim.
A pretrial hearing has been
scheduled for March 23.
Johnny Ray Foust, 49,
Delphos, entered a not guilty
plea to an indictment charging
him with burglary, a felony of
the second degree.
Foust was indicted after a
Delphos Police Department
investigation was able to link
him to the burglary through the
use of DNA. The burglary inci-
dent took place in 2010 at a West
Fourth Street residence.
Foust was released on a
$5,000 unsecured bond if
arrangements can be made for
electronic monitored house
Gomer man
killed in crash
A Gomer man was pro-
nounced dead by the Putnam
County Coroner Wednesday at
the St. Rita’s Ambulatory Care
Center in Ottawa after his vehi-
cle was struck by another on
St. Route 12 east of Columbus
Grove.
According to the State
Highway Patrol report, Jacob
Graham, 21, was traveling east-
bound on St. Rt. 12 when a
vehicle driven by Kayla Meyer,
19, of Leipsic, traveled left of
center after negotiating a curve
and struck the Graham vehicle,
causing it to leave the roadway
on the south side coming to rest
in a ditch.
Graham was trapped in the
vehicle a short time before
being freed by fire and EMS
personnel.
Meyers vehicle came to
rest in the eastbound lane. She
was also transported to the
Ambulatory Care Center in
Ottawa and then transferred to
Blanchard Valley Hospital in
Findlay, where she was treated
and released.
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arrest. Foust was also ordered to
have no contact with the alleged
victim.
A pretrial hearing has been
scheduled for March 23.
Christie Kerner, 34, Ft.
Jennings, entered a not guilty
plea to an indictment charging
here with passing bad checks, a
felony of the fifth degree.
A Delphos Police Department
investigation alleges Kerner
passed a bad check to a local
Delphos business.
Kerner was released on a
$5,000 unsecured personal sure-
ty bond with a pretrial confer-
ence scheduled for March 23.
Trey A. Courtney, 26, Van
Wert, entered a guilty plea to a
charge of possession of heroin, a
felony of the fifth degree.
Courtney then petition the
court to enter treatment in lieu
of conviction, the court did grant
Courtney’s motion.
Matthew L. Peffley, 36, Van
Wert, entered a plea of guilty to a
charge of disseminating material
harmful to juveniles, a misde-
meanor of the first degree.
Judge Steele ordered a pre-
sentence investigation and sched-
uled sentencing for March 23.
WEATHER
Delphos weather
The high temperature
Wednesday in Delphos was
50 and the low was 41. A
year ago today, the high was
63 and the low was 43. The
record high for today is 73, set
in 1925 and the record low of
-2 was set in 1984.
WEATHER FORECAST
Tri-county
Associated Press
TONIGHT: Snow likely
with rain in the evening. Snow
likely after midnight. Total
snow accumulation under an
inch. Lows in the upper 20s.
Northwest winds 15 to 20
mph. Chance of precipitation
100 percent.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy
with a chance of snow with
a slight chance of rain in the
morning and partly cloudy
with a slight chance of rain
in the afternoon. Highs in the
lower 40s. Northwest winds 15
to 20 mph with gusts up to 30
mph. Chance of precipitation
40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly
cloudy. A slight chance of rain
and snow showers after midnight.
Lows in the lower 30s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
EXTENDED FORECAST
Mostly
cloudy. A chance of rain and
snow showers in the morning
with a chance of rain showers
in the afternoon. Highs in the
upper 40s. Southwest winds 15
to 20 mph with gusts up to 30
mph. Chance of precipitation
30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT:
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 20s.
SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 40s.
SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 40s.
MONDAY NIGHT:
Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 20s.
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy.
Highs around 50.
TUESDAY NIGHT:
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the
mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper
50s.
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OBITUARY
Rita M. Turnwald
Oct. 31, 1923 - March 8, 2011
Rita M. Turnwald, 87,
of Ottoville, died 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday at The Meadows of
Kalida.
She was born Oct. 31,
1923, in Columbus Grove to
Stephan and Mary Catherine
(Weber) Miller.
On June 21, 1944, she mar-
ried Leon C. Turnwald, who
died May 19, 2002.
Survivors include chil-
dren Dorothy (Jose) Flores
of Ottoville, Steve (Ann)
Turnwald of Ft. Wayne,
Jeanette (Kenneth) Hazelton
of Ada, Irene Helms of Fort
Jennings and Nancy (Larry)
Suer of Cincinnati; son-in-law
James Ellerbrock of Ottawa;
20 grandchildren; 40 great-
grandchildren; five brothers,
Norbert (Angela) Miller of
Ottoville, Ralph (Dorothy)
Miller of Kalida, Donald
“Doc” (Dorothy) Miller
of Delphos, Virgil (Judy)
Miller of Cloverdale and Art
Miller of Ocala, Fla.; six sis-
ters, Ethel (Orville) Burgei
of Delphos, Julie Kaskel of
Delphos, Luella Madigan of
Wapakoneta, Irene Horner of
Lima and Dolores Mesker and
Donna (Bill) Schlagbaum of
Delphos.
She was also preceded in
death by a daughter, Agnes
“Aggie” Ellerbrock, a grand-
son, Andrew Helms; two
great-grandchildren, Myka
Turnwald and Alexis Inkrott;
and a sister, Lenore Miller.
Mrs. Turnwald retired
as the director of Religious
Education for the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church
of Ottoville and she had
worked in the Ottoville branch
of the Putnam County Library.
She was a 1941 graduate of
Ottoville High School. She
was a member of Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church,
Ottoville and its Rosary Altar
Society and was the historian
for the Ottoville church and
community. She was a member
of Putnam County Historical
Society and in 2005, she pub-
lished the book: History of
Ottoville and Vicinity, 1845-
2001. She was named Woman
of the Year, was a 4-H advisor
for 30 years, made rosaries,
enjoyed sewing and baking
wedding cakes. She was a
contributing author for the
Farmland News. She made
everyone feel welcome.
Mass of Christian Burial
will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday at Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church,
Ottoville, the Rev. John Stites
officiating. Burial will be in
St. Mary Cemetery, Ottoville.
Friends may call from 6-8
p.m. today and 2-8 pm on
Friday at Love-Heitmeyer
Funeral Home, Jackson
Township (corner of St. Rt.
224 & 634), where a scripture
service begins at 2 p.m. on
Friday.
Memorials may be made to
the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society of Northwest Ohio.
Condolences may be sent
to www.lovefuneralhome.
com.
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FUNERAL
COIL, Helen Jeanette, 73,
of Delphos, funeral services
will begin at 11 a.m. Friday
at Harter and Schier Funeral
Home, the Rev. David Howell
officiating. Burial will be
in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to
8 p.m. today and one hour
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COLUMBUS — lawmakers from the speak-
Lawmakers considering an
Ohio bill that would outlaw
abortions after the first medi-
cally detectable heartbeat
heard testimony Wednesday
from a pioneer of the modern
anti-abortion movement and
from a bill supporter whose
mother had an abortion pro-
cedure while pregnant with
her.
Cincinnati physician Jack
Willke, a former president
of the National Right to Life
Committee and founder of
the International Right to Life
Federation, told the House
Health and Aging Committee
he believes that opposition to
abortion has increased and
it’s the right time to push for
the so-called heartbeat bill.
If passed, it would ban abor-
tions earlier in pregnancy
than laws in effect today. It
could affect pregnancies as
early as six weeks along.
Opponents have said the
bill would be unconstitutional.
Willke said he wouldn’t
have supported the bill 20
years ago but now “the tides
are turning” in the public’s
opinions about abortion,
especially among younger
people. Even if it’s rejected
or the law is overturned, the
bill is a step toward protect-
ing more unborn children and
could pave the way for more
legislation based on similar
ideas, he said.
He said he disagrees with
fellow right-to-life advocates
who suggest it’s not the right
time for the measure and that
it will be struck down.
“My answer is, so what?”
he said. “Sure it’ll get vetoed.
Doesn’t matter. It’ll be
back.”
Willke later had an oppor-
tunity to advocate for the
conservative measure in the
Republican-led House when,
in a rare move for someone
lobbying for a pending bill,
he was allowed to address
er’s dais during a House ses-
sion. He told them the bill
is “the next major step in
reclaiming for all of us the
right to life that we were each
born with.”
Rep. Armond Budish, the
Democratic House leader,
said he was concerned by the
move, calling it “an unprec-
edented breach of House pro-
tocol.”
Lawmakers on the health
committee also heard from
33-year-old Melissa Ohden
of Sioux City, Iowa, who
said her mother attempted to
abort her during pregnancy
in 1977 through the use of a
caustic salt solution. Ohden
urged the panel to support
the bill, saying it would help
protect lives like hers and
that of her young daughter,
who wouldn’t exist if Ohden
had been aborted.
“As much as people can
say they’re pro-choice, I
guarantee you that if they
walked in my shoes, if they
felt what it feels like to be
that child who was aborted,
they would feel differently,”
she said after speaking to the
committee.
The testimony came
moments after the House
panel passed another abor-
tion-related measure, clear-
ing the way for it to head to
the full House for a vote. The
legislation would ban abor-
tion coverage by health plans
operating in new insurance
markets, called exchanges,
which are laid out in the fed-
eral health care overhaul. The
federal law allows states to
impose that restriction.
The Ohio measure would
apply to coverage for abor-
tions that don’t involve rape,
incest or a threat to a wom-
an’s life.
cated climate legislation but are nevertheless still
may be even more elusive responsible for maintaining
than analysts thought even the strict health safety stan-
a year ago. dards set forth in its provi-
sions. The new law also
Dear EarthTalk: What increases the number and
specific issues and protec- frequency of inspections
tions are covered by the at both high-risk and non-
Food Safety Modernization high risk facilities. And the
Act recently signed into FDA can now order recalls
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Some 48 million Americans are afflicted with a form of — P. Palmerino, New FSMA’s enactment, the
food borne illness each year. The Food Safety Modernization York, NY agency could only negoti-
Act, signed into law in January 2011, now gives the U.S. ate with businesses to order
Food and Drug Administration wider latitude in protect- Existing laws and over- voluntary recalls.
ing our food supply, including the ability to order recalls of sight from the U.S. Food Given that some 15 per-
tainted foods (previously, the agency could only negotiate and Drug Administration cent of our food supply—
with businesses to order voluntary recalls). (FDA) have done a decent including 60 percent of
job of keeping the vast fresh fruits and 80 percent
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Magazine to share,” President Obama from food borne illnesses, the new law also requires
said upon signing the bill but several recent cases of importers to verify the safe-
Dear EarthTalk: I into law. contamination have put the ty of food from their foreign
understand that Congress While the law doesn’t spotlight on what more we suppliers and authorizes the
passed legislation not too specifically address global can do to protect ourselves FDA to block foods from
long ago that protected a warming in its language, from unwittingly consum- facilities or countries that
few million acres of wil- environmentalists are over- ing harmful bacteria, para- refuse inspections.
derness areas, parks and joyed at the climate ben- sites, viruses and toxins that FSMA also provides
wild rivers, in part to help efits that protecting so could be lurking on our din- funds for training, equip-
offset climate change. How much land will bring. “Our ner plates. ment and facilities at food
does conserving land pre- forests store vast amounts The U.S. Centers for safety agencies across fed-
vent global warming? of carbon in tree trunks, Disease Control (CDC) eral, state, local, territori-
— M. Oakes, roots, leaves, dead wood reports that, of the 48 mil- al, tribal and even foreign
Charlottesville, NC and soils—a service that is lion Americans afflicted jurisdictions to ensure that
becoming ever more essen- with some sort of food borne all parties are up to snuff
The legislation in ques- tial as the threat of global illness every year, 128,000 on the ways and means of
tion is called the Omnibus climate change mounts due are hospitalized and about preventing and containing
Public Land Management to the buildup of human- 3,000 die. In response to this food borne illnesses.
Act. It was passed by both generated carbon dioxide growing problem, in January “Really this is a major
houses of Congress and and other greenhouse gases 2011 Congress passed and victory for every American
signed into law by President in the atmosphere,” reports President Obama signed who will sit down at the
Obama in the spring of the nonprofit Wilderness into law the landmark Food dinner table and have more
2009. The Act protects Society. Safety Modernization Act confidence that their food is
some two million acres out- Plants and trees utilize (FSMA), a comprehensive going to be safe,” says Erik
right as wilderness in nine ground-level carbon dioxide $1.4 billion bill that aims Olson of the Pew Health
different states (California, as building blocks in pho- to stop outbreaks of food Group, one the most vocal
Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, tosynthesis. The more flora borne illnesses before they of hundreds of nonprofits in
New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, we leave growing naturally begin. favor of strengthening our
Virginia and West Virginia) on the ground, the more “This law makes every- nation’s food safety net.
and requires the Bureau of greenhouse gas we can store one responsible and account-
Land Management to priori- (or “sequester”) there and able at each step in today’s EarthTalk® is writ-
tize conservation on another prevent from drifting on up global food supply chain,” ten and edited by Roddy
26 million acres of most- to the atmosphere where reports FDA Commissioner Scheer and Doug Moss and
ly Western lands. The bill it can contribute to global Margaret Hamburg. “This is a registered trademark
also established three new warming. law represents a sea change of E - The Environmental
national park units, a new “Although investments in for food safety in America, Magazine (www.emagazine.
national monument, three energy efficiency and clean bringing a new focus on com).
new national conservation energy will provide the only prevention, and I expect that
areas, over 1,000 miles of permanent solutions to cli- in the coming years it will
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ers, and four new nation- tration can buy us time to tive effect on the safety of fairs, local events, fashion,
al trails. With provisions develop those alternatives,” the food supply.” sports, finance, and many other
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conservationists alike, the adding that American for- monitored domestic pro- You’ll also find entertaining fea-
bill enjoyed broad support; ests currently capture the ducers of seafood, juice, tures, like cartoons, columns,

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POLITICS “To the living we owe respect, but to the dead we owe only the truth.”
— Voltaire, French writer and philosopher (1694-1778)

Libya poses difficult

question for candidates
By TOM RAUM
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — running, including former
What to do about Libya and
Moammar Gadhafi? It’s not
only a national security ques-
tion for President Barack
Obama. Twenty months
before the next election, it’s
a difficult political question,
too, for the Republicans who
hope to take his place as com-
mander in chief.
There are plenty of strong
opinions coming from Capitol
Hill. Lawmakers of both par-
ties are sounding off, includ-
ing some calling for immedi-
ate military action. But others
are urging moderation.
Chief resigns Obama met Wednesday
IT WAS NEWS THEN after tea party
with his top security advisers
to discuss a variety of human-
itarian and military options.
One Year Ago
• The Levy Core Committee for the Delphos City Schools’ criticism on tape The White House emphasized
that key decisions have yet to
1 percent Income Tax Levy voters will see on the May 4 WASHINGTON (AP) — be made.
Primary Ballot met for the first time Tuesday evening. Andy NPR’s president and CEO Yet, Republicans weigh-
Mox, Gary Mack and Margie Rostorfer will head the com- resigned Wednesday in an ing a possible presidential run
mittee. effort to limit the damage from — who have commented on
hidden camera footage of a Libya — seem to favor a no-
25 Years Ago — 1986 fellow executive deriding the fly zone. That includes former
• Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held today at Gray tea party movement as “seri- House Speaker Newt Gingrich,
Drug Store, 1030 Elida Ave. Cutting the ribbon were Mayor ously racist.” Conservatives former Arkansas Gov. Mike
Harold Wieging and Charlie Ortiz, senior vice-president of called the video proof that the Huckabee, former Minnesota
Operations of Gray Drug Store. The store is a full-line drug network is biased and unde- Gov. Tim Pawlenty and for-
store covering 10,000 square feet. serving of federal funds. mer Pennsylvania Sen. Rick
• St. John’s, with four wrestlers qualified for state, had to NPR’s board had pushed Santorum. Former Alaska
win matches with the first and second place teams. Randy for the resignation of Vivian Gov. Sarah Palin has criti-
Stemen won the 185-pound match 10-9. Todd Rode, leading Schiller, whom conservatives cized Obama for not offering
4-3 in the final period, was forced to take chances and it cost also criticized in October for timely support for the Libyan
him a regional individual title. Also qualifying for state were firing analyst Juan Williams people and has hinted at some
kind of U.S. response without
being specific.
Others mentioned in the
Massachusetts Gov. Mitt
Romney and Indiana Gov.
Mitch Daniels, have not made
an issue out of Libya.
Politicians of various
stripes “are wary of the
very ambiguous situation in
Libya,” said Ross K. Baker,
a Rutgers University political
science professor. “A week
ago, almost anybody would
have put their chips on the
fall of Gadhafi. But clearly,
there’s been a reversal of for-
tune for him. This is causing
bipartisan confusion.”
Libya was not even men-
tioned during a candidates’
forum Monday in Waukee,
Iowa, that focused heavily
on domestic issues and was
attended by Pawlenty and
Santorum.
Among the most outspo-
ken in calling for a no-fly
zone are three senators span-
ning the political spectrum:
John Kerry, a Democrat from
Massachusetts who is chair-
man of the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee, Arizona
Republican John McCain and
Connecticut independent Joe
Lieberman.
“Every day that goes by,
every hour that goes by,
innocent Libyans are being
attacked and massacred from
the air,” says McCain.
Meanwhile, Sen. Richard
Lugar of Indiana, the senior
Republican on the Foreign
Relations panel, has become
the top GOP advocate for
moderation. The U.S. should
not “launch military interven-
tion into yet another Muslim
country, without thinking
long and hard about the con-
sequences and implications,”
Lugar says.
Until the last few days,
Libya was hardly mentioned
by prospective presidential
contenders.
President Reagan launched
U.S. airstrikes on Libya in
1986 after a bombing at a
Berlin disco — which the U.S.
blamed on Libya — that killed
three people, including two
American soldiers. The air-
strikes killed about 100 people
in Libya, including Gadhafi’s
young adopted daughter at his
Tripoli compound.
Former Arkansas Gov.
Mike Huckabee says a no-fly
zone would be “very impor-
tant because that way you
keep (Gadhafi) from flying
mercenaries in.” He would
also position a naval armada
off the Libyan coast.
Anthony Cordesman, a
national security analyst at
the Center for Strategic and
International Studies said
much of the talk of a no-fly
zone seems divorced from the
reality of what’s actually hap-
pening on the ground.

Spending fight: Back to the bargaining table

Mark Wegesin and Steve Adams. Both won their regionals over comments he made
maches. about Muslims. She was not
• Ohio Child Conservation League’s western district in the video, which was post-
spring conference “Bloom Where You’re Planted” will be ed Tuesday by a conserva-
March 22 at Gomer Elementary School. Following lunch the tive activist, but she told The
guest speaker will be Pat Vivo. Hostess leagues for the day Associated Press that staying
are Country Cousins and Diapers to Dates. on would only hurt NPR’s
fight for federal money.
50 Years Ago — 1961 “We took a reputational hit
• A record attendance was set at the Phi Delta Sorority around the Juan Williams inci-
benefit style show and card party held on Wednesday in dent, and this was another blow
the auditorium of the new Franklin Street Elementary. An to NPR’s reputation. There’s
almost overflow crowd saw some of the prettiest of spring no question,” she said.
and summer fashions which were modeled by a number of The timing of the video was
local persons. exceptionally bad from NPR’s
• Delphos St. John’s Blue Jays and the Green Devils of perspective, with Republicans
Mount Victory will get the ball rolling in the Class A district in the new House majority
basketball tournament Friday night in the Lima Senior looking to cut all federal fund-
High gym. Leipsic and Crestview will meet at 9 p.m. to ing of public radio and tele-
complete the first round in the tourney. The winners of the vision. Public broadcasting
two Friday night games will meet on Saturday for the district officials say that would force
finals. some stations to fold.
• Local music lovers were reminded Thursday by Rev. The video showed two con-
Don R. Yocom, pastor of Trinity Methodist Church, that servative activists posing as
the Taylor University Chorale will be heard in concert at members of a fake Muslim
the local church on March 11. The popular 45-voice group group at a lunch meeting with
will present a varied program of sacred classics and Negro NPR’s top fundraiser, Ron
spirituals. Schiller, who is not related
to Vivian Schiller and who
75 Years Ago — 1936 also resigned. The men offered
• The four Thomas Brothers, Herbert, George, Willard NPR a $5 million donation
and Vernon, sons of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Thomas, of west of and engaged in a wide-rang-
Vaughnsville, were on their way to California. They were ing discussion about tea party
appearing with Major Edward Bowes Unit Eleven which is Republicans, pro-Israel bias in
scheduled to entertain along the west coast during the coming the media and anti-intellectu-
summer. alism.
“The current Republican
• Two Delphos boys, one from each of the local high
Party is not really the
schools, Jefferson and St. John’s, will likely have an oppor-
Republican Party. It’s been
tunity to attend a meeting of boys from all parts of Ohio to
hijacked by this group that is ...
be held in Columbus the week of June 20. Commemorative
not just Islamophobic but, real-
Post No. 268, American Legion, is planning to arrange for the ly, xenophobic,” Ron Schiller
sending of these boys in accordance with plans of the Legion said in the video, referring to
in the state. the tea party movement. “They
• Catherine Beckmann, West Fifth Street, received the believe in sort of white, mid-
members of her sorority, the Phi Delta, into her home on dle America, gun-toting — it’s
Monday evening for a social meeting. A supper was followed scary. They’re seriously racist,
by a short business meeting. Later, tables were arranged racist people.”
for bridge. Elsie Steinle held high score in the cards. In He also said NPR “would
two weeks the sorority will meet at the home of Florence be better off in the long run
Humphreys, near Gomer.
without federal funding.” That
was a point many Republicans
are more than willing to con-
Moderately confused cede.
Last month, when the House
voted to eliminate funding for
the Corporation for Public
Broadcasting, which pro-
vides money to public radio
and television stations, no
Republicans stepped forward
to defend it. Sen. Jim DeMint,
a South Carolina Republican,
introduced similar legislation
in the Senate last week.
Similar efforts to strip
funding from public broad-
casting in 2005 and in the
1990s were unsuccessful, but
DeMint’s spokesman Wesley
Denton said, “I don’t expect
the vote to be the same as it
has in the past.”
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a
Democrat from Oregon, said
this is the first time he hasn’t
been able to get interest from
any Republicans to co-chair
the Public Broadcasting
Caucus that he founded a
decade ago.
Rep. Michael McCaul of
Texas, the Republican co-
chair of the caucus last year,
said he would leave it entirely
because “NPR has crossed the
line to political bias.”
By LAURIE KELLMAN
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Their
opening budget gambits his-
tory, lawmakers are return-
ing to the bargaining table in
search of a fiscal plan that cuts
spending, as voters demanded
in the last election, and could
carry political value in the
next one.
The balance is particularly
delicate for senators up for
re-election next year. Some,
mostly Democrats, bucked
their parties in a pair of votes
Wednesday that sank a slash-
ing budget proposal passed
by the House and killed a less
onerous Senate alternative.
The two versions were
nearly $50 billion apart on
how much spending should
be cut over the next seven
months. Neither stood a
chance of passing. Senate
Democrats brought them up
to cancel each other out and
move forward with negotia-
tions on a compromise.
The votes could be faint
memories by Election Day
2012, suggested senators who
will face voters then.
“This is the beginning of
the process, not the end of the
process,” said Sen. Olympia
Snowe, R-Maine. A supporter
of abortion rights, she none-
theless voted for the House-
passed measure that would
cut spending by $61 billion
and strip taxpayer funding
A fresh focus on Social Security in budget debate
By STEPHEN
OHLEMACHER
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — In the
midst of the budget crisis,
an old debate has broken out
with new force: Should Social
Security be seen as part of the
deficit that Washington needs
to rein in?
The White House is balk-
ing at calls to tackle Social
Security’s financial problems
now, before baby boomers
swamp the system. But the
massive retirement program,
like the rest of the govern-
ment, is running a deficit and
has become part of the argu-
ment on Capitol Hill.
The elderly and disabled
don’t need to worry about los-
ing their benefits or seeing
them cut anytime soon. The
Obama administration is cor-
rect in asserting that Social
Security doesn’t face an
immediate crisis. But the pro-
gram’s red ink will only get
worse the longer policymak-
ers don’t act.
While Congress has spent
the past several weeks debat-
ing how much to cut gov-
ernment spending through
September, a growing number
of lawmakers say they also
want to act on long-term con-
cerns about benefit programs
like Social Security, Medicare
from Planned Parenthood.
“These aren’t serious,”
Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb. said
of the two measures. “Who
would pay attention to either
one of these bills if they’re
not serious?”
A slate of potential chal-
lengers to moderates like
Snowe, Nelson and others
are raptly watching Congress
over the next year, particu-
larly on budget and spending
issues.
Democrats put off the 2011
budget battle last year when
they ran Congress, only to find
themselves with a weaker hand
after voters in November turned
control of the House over to
Republicans and gave the GOP
a half-dozen more Senate seats.
Since then, the government’s
been hobbling along at roughly
2010 spending levels through
a series of temporary spending
extensions.
At issue was legislation to
fund the day-to-day operat-
ing budgets of every federal
agency through Sept. 30, the
end of the budget year, and
provide a $158 billion infu-
sion for military operations in
Iraq and Afghanistan.
The combatants are facing
a March 18 deadline on the
latest temporary extension.
Republicans in the House
already are drafting another
one on the safe assumption
there won’t be a deal by then
on a 6 1/2-month measure,
even with the White House
and Medicaid.
“If you don’t think Social
Security is becoming unrav-
eled as a safety net, you’re not
listening,” says Sen. Lindsey
Graham, R-S.C. “This year
it is paying more in benefits
than it collects in taxes. Once
it goes off this cliff, it goes
fast.”
House Republican leaders
say their budget plan for next
year will address entitlement
programs, including Social
Security. President Barack
Obama kept the administra-
tion’s hands off the big benefit
programs in his budget plan
for next year, saying it will
take time to create the politi-
cal environment necessary for
Democrats and Republicans to
negotiate in good faith on such
difficult long-term issues.
But Social Security’s prob-
lems do have some imme-
diacy. Last year’s $37 bil-
lion operating deficit — the
first since the system was last
overhauled in the 1980s — is
expected to grow to $45 bil-
lion in 2011. Over the next
decade, the program is pro-
jected to run up more than
$500 billion in operating defi-
cits if Congress doesn’t act,
according to the nonpartisan
Congressional Budget Office.
White House officials and
some Democrats in Congress
say not to worry: Social
inserting itself into the pro-
cess through Vice President
Joe Biden.
Wednesday’s votes at least
established what’s not accept-
able. The $12 billion in cuts
proposed by senior Senate
Democrats and embraced by
President Barack Obama are
too modest for Republicans,
and the $61 billion in cuts that
tea partiers and other conserva-
tives pushed through the House
are too severe for Democrats.
The votes also provided
an early scorecard for 2012
election watchers. Ten Senate
Democrats, half of them run-
ning for re-election and some
facing stiff challenges, voted
against their own party’s
measure.
“There are way too many
people in denial around here
about the nature of the prob-
lem and how serious it is,”
said Sen. Claire McCaskill,
D-Mo. Her party’s cuts are
not enough, she said.
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.
Va., voted the same way for
the same reason. But he cou-
pled his vote with a complaint
about the way Washington
works, from the president on
down, echoing a common
theme in last year’s election.
“Why are we voting on par-
tisan proposals that we know
will fail, that we all know
do not balance our nation’s
priorities with the need to get
our fiscal house in order?”
he said.
Security has built up a $2.6
trillion surplus over the past
30 years.
“Social Security benefits are
entirely self-financing,” White
House budget director Jacob
Lew wrote in a Feb. 21 article
in USA Today. “They are paid
for with payroll taxes collected
from workers and their employ-
ers throughout their careers.
These taxes are placed in a trust
fund dedicated to paying ben-
efits owed to current and future
beneficiaries.”
That argument, however,
overlooks a nagging fact:
The money in the trust funds
has been spent over the years
to help fund other govern-
ment programs. In return, the
Treasury Department issued
bonds to Social Security,
which earn interest and are
backed by the government,
just like bonds sold in public
debt markets.
When Social Security runs
a deficit, it redeems its bonds
with the Treasury Department
to cover the red ink. But
Treasury gets the money to
pay Social Security the same
places the government gets all
its money: either from taxes
and other revenues or by bor-
rowing it. Last year, the gov-
ernment borrowed 37 cents
of every dollar it spent. This
year it’s borrowing 43 cents of
every dollar.
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ship house.
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office.
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C hall.
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at Delphos Senior Citizen
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twins.
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Titans overpower Wildcats; T-Birds soar past Patriots

By JIM METCALFE
jmetcalfe@delphosherald.com
ELIDA — Jefferson
and Ottawa-Glandorf met
up in the Division III Elida
District last spring, with the
Titans escaping with a 56-55
squeaker.
Titan senior Travis
Schoemaker wasn’t going to
let it happen again Wednesday
night in the 2010-11 Division
III district semifinals on the
Bank One Court of the Elida
Fieldhouse.
He scored 18 markers
in the first period, includ-
ing four treys, in helping the
Titans (14-8) to a huge start
en route to an 85-41 rout over
the Wildcats.
In the nightcap, Lima
Central Catholic set up a
rematch with the Titans with
a 62-40 demolition of Patrick
Henry. The two teams will
meet up for the district title
at 1 p.m. Saturday.
“The game was over
in the first five minutes.
Schoemaker had a 1-man
clinic; he had something like
14 points in the first five min-
utes,” Jefferson coach Marc
Smith noted. “It didn’t mat-
ter what we did defensively.
They get so much of their
offense from their defense;
that’s what usually leads to
success in the tournament.
They were making shots
so they could set up their
defense. If we had played
extremely well, I am not sure
it would have made a differ-
ence in the outcome. We just
got beaten by a better team
tonight.”
No matter what Jefferson
(12-10) tried to do defensive-
was on fire, hitting 7-of-8
shots personally from all
overt the court. He scored the
first eight for the Titans. The
Wildcats got fielders from
seniors Nick Cook (4 points)
and Logan Bonifas (11 mark-
ers, 10 rebounds) to be with-
in 8-4 before the Titans ran
off a 14-0 spurt — with 10
markers from Schoemaker —
to take total control with a
22-4 spread. Bonifas broke
that string with a free-throw
jumper with 46 ticks on the
board but Drew Ellerbrock
hit a pair of singles at 40.4
seconds and John Lammers
a 3-ball from the right wing
with 3.2 ticks on the board
for a 27-6 spread.
“When someone is shoot-
ing like that, you just want
to keep feeding him. Travis
was that guy tonight; I don’t
think he took a bad shot
in his opening span,” O-G
coach Josh Leslie explained.
“We had a great second
half against Liberty-Benton
Friday and we carried that
over into tonight. Our defense
and rebounding did its job;
that’s how we have to play.
We have to create offense
off of our defense. We hit
13 3s; when you’re shooting
like that, you can’t argue.
However, we know we have
to get more post touches for
our big guys inside from now
on.”
O-G hit 10-of-17 shots in
the period, including 5-of-7
downtown — they were a
flaming 13-of-21 on 3-balls
for the night (34-of-61 over-
all for 55.6% versus 14-of-47
for the Wildcats, 3-of-14 long
range, for 29.8%), thanks to
the deep Titans’ full-court
push the tempo with their
pressure defense in the second
stanza. Though Schoemaker
slowed down, TJ Metzger
took over, scoring seven of
his 14 game markers to pick
up the slack. O-G canned
8-of-15 to the Wildcats’
3-of-10 in the period, though
the Red and White tried to
answer by getting to the free-
throw line (7-of-12; 10-of-
20 overall for 50% against
O-G’s 4-of-4 for 100%).
Senior Ryan Ebbeskotte (7
boards, 3 assists) scored eight
of his team-high 12 in the
canto. The Titans’ lead as
high as 29 three times but the
Wildcats got within 46-20 on
two free tosses by senior Zac
Lumpkins with 2.3 seconds
showing.
The Titans never let their
lead drop below 26 points —
53-27 midway through on an
Ebbeskotte basket — but the
Titans ran off a 15-7 closing
span to grab a 68-34 margin
on a 3-ball by Lammers (11
counters, 3 treys) with 1.9
seconds to go.
The Titans ran off the
first 11 markers in the fourth
period and that allowed both
coaches to end the night for
their starters, with Smith
allowing the Wildcat fans a
final chance for a round of
applause for his five seniors
(the fifth being Mitchell
Antalis with 4 boards and 2
points) as they closed their
Wildcat cage careers.
“There’s five seniors in
their hurting right now. I have
had a lot of pleasure coaching
them, over the years,” Smith
added. “They are winners on
the court, in the classroom
and in the community. I have
errors; and 10 fouls.
JEFFERSON/OTTAWA-
GLANDORF
JEFFERSON (41)
Austin Jettinghoff 0-0-0,
Ryan Ebbeskotte 3-5-12, Shayn
Klinger 0-0-0, Nick Dunlap 3-1-
8, Nick Cook 2-0-4, Zach Ricker
0-0-0, Logan Bonifas 5-0-11, Zac
Lumpkins 0-2-2, Mitchell Antalis
1-0-2, Ross Thompson 0-2-2.
Totals 14-10-41.
OTTAWA-GLANDORF (85)
Eric Beckman 0-0-0, John
Lammers 3-2-11, Matt Kaufman
1-0-3, Travis Schoemaker 10-0-
25, TJ Metzger 6-0-14, Jacob
Leopold 0-0-0, Nate Brickner
2-0-4, Matt Peck 3-0-8, Adam
Hershberger 2-0-4, Michael
Rosebrook 1-0-2, Landon Pothast
1-0-2, Drew Ellerbrock 0-2-2,
Andrew Trenkamp 4-0-8, Logan
Koch 0-0-0, Ross Ellerbrock 1-0-
2. Totals 34-4-85.
Score by Quarters:
Jefferson 6 14 14 7 - 41
Ott.-Glan. 27 19 22 17 - 85
Three-point goals: Jefferson,
Tom Morris photo Dunlap, Ebbeskotte, Bonifas;
Jefferson senior Mitchell Antalis showed the kind of Ottawa-Glandorf, Schoemaker 5,
Lammers 3, Metzger 2, Peck 2,
effort the Wildcats displayed all season, diving to try and Kaufman.
knock a loose ball from Ottawa-Glandorf senior Travis
----
Schoemaker Wednesday night at Elida. Schoemaker scored LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC/
18 points in the first period alone as the Titans ousted the PATRICK HENRY
Wildcats by 44. PATRICK HENRY (40)
Brendan Bishop 0-0-0, Kurt
will recover from this and Kidd eight. Gibson 0-0-0, Austin Christman
will be back.” LCC shot a stellar 26-of- 4-0-10, Kolby Seeman 0-0-0, Brett
Ziegler 0-0-0, Brett Yungmann 3-1-
Ottawa-Glandorf out- 48 from the field, 6-of-9 7, Kodi Nafziger 1-2-4, Zach Klein
boarded Jefferson 38-27 (10- downtown, for 54.2 percent; 0-0-0, Shane Bostleman 4-1-9,
11 offensive) as Metzger, 4-of-6 from the charity line Kent Tietje 4-2-10, Nick Gerschutz
Adam Hershberger and Matt (66.7%); grabbed 29 boards 0-0-0. Totals 16-6-40.
LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC
Peck grabbed six each. They (10 offensive) as Derek Allen (62)
forced 21 turnovers (13 of added four; and committed Bubba Krieg 3-0-6, Austin
their own) and totaled 17 12 turnovers and 14 fouls. Stolly 6-1-15, Tre’on Johnson
fouls (11 for Delphos). Bubba Krieg delivered five 2-1-6, Bruce Hodges 0-0-0, Billy
Taflinger 4-0-9, Taylor Royster
Lima Central Catholic assists and Taylor Royster 2-2-6, Corey Stump 0-0-0, Travis
used its own stellar full-court three thefts. Clark 0-0-0, Sam Huffman 0-0-0,
defense to stymie the Patriots Patrick Henry was topped John Kidd 3-0-8, Tyler O’Connor
in the nightcap. by the 10 markers each of 2-0-4, Anthony Wilkerson 0-0-0,
The Thunderbirds (19-3) Austin Christman and Kent Derek Allen 3-0-6, Jon Steiger
1-0-2. Totals 26-4-62.
only had one player in dou- Tietje. They canned 16-of- Score by Quarters:
ble digits: Austin Stolly (4 45 fielders, 2-of-17 long dis- Pat. Henry 9 8 3 20 - 40
boards) with 15. However, tance, and 6-of-8 free shots Lima CC 12 17 19 14 - 62
they had nine players score (75%). They ended up with Henry, Christman 2; Lima Central
Three-point goals: Patrick

ly, the 6-1 Schoemaker (25 pressure. no doubt they will be winners at least two points, with Billy 23 off the glass (11 offen- Catholic, Stolly 2, Kidd 2, Johnson,
counters - 5 treys - 4 assists) The Titans continued to at college and in life. They Taflinger with nine and John sive) as Tietje had five; 12 Taflinger.

50-second spurt sparks WOMEN’S CONFERENCE MEN’S CONFERENCE

Cougars’ rout of Redmen
ADA - For the opening
13 minutes of Wednesday
evening’s Division II district
semi-final at Ohio Northern
University, Fostoria had Van
Wert right where it wanted
the Cougars.
The Redmen were frustrat-
ing the Cougar attack, lim-
iting Van Wert to 2-of-17
shooting (12 percent) while
forcing nine turnovers.
Thank goodness for the
Cougars, the final three min-
utes proved to be the differ-
ence.
Van Wert closed the half
on a 13-0 run, all of which
came in the final 2:46, and
scored eight points in a
key 50-second spurt as the
Cougars routed the Redmen
63-37 in the opener at the
ONU Sports Center.
The win sends Van Wert
to the district championship,
where the Cougars will face
Western Buckeye League
champion Celina.
Tickets for the Van Wert
district final 7 p.m. Saturday
will be on sale as follows:
Today: season ticket hold-
ers - 5-6:30 p.m. in the AD’s
office.
Tickets will also be sold
at Derry Drugs all day Friday
and until noon Saturday.
TOURNAMENT
The Associated Press
Big Sky Conference
At The Stott Center, Portland, Ore.
Today’s Quarterfinals
Montana State vs. Eastern
Washington, 9 p.m.; Montana vs. Idaho
State, 11:15 p.m.
Friday’s Semifinals
Northern Colorado vs. higher-seeded
first-round winner, 7:30 p.m.; Portland
State vs. lower-seeded first-round winner,
10 p.m.
Big South Conference
N.C.
At The Millis Center, High Point,
Friday’s First Round
Liberty vs. Coastal Carolina, Noon;
High Point vs. Charleston Southern, 2
p.m.; Radford vs. Winthrop, 5:30 p.m.;
Gardner-Webb vs. UNC Asheville, 7:30
p.m.
Big 12 Conference
At Municipal Auditorium, Kansas
City, Mo.
At The UCCU Center, Orem, Utah
Wednesday’s First Round Results
Houston Baptist 73, South Dakota 64;
North Dakota 83, NJIT 56; Utah Valley 81,
Texas-Pan American 65
Friday’s Semifinals
Houston Baptist vs. North Dakota,
2 p.m.; Chicago State vs. Utah Valley,
4:30 p.m.
Horizon League
Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Results
Wright State 63, Wisconsin-Milwaukee
58; Cleveland State 61, Illinois-Chicago
58; Butler 64, Detroit 38; Wisconsin-Green
Bay 89, Loyola of Chicago 41
Friday’s Semifinals - At Highest-
Remaining Seed
Wisconsin-Green Bay vs. Wright State,
TBA; Cleveland State vs. Butler, TBA
Mid-American Conference
At Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Results
Bowling Green 66, Ohio 57; Central
Michigan 90, Buffalo 69; Toledo 73, Akron
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Atlantic Coast Conference
At Greensboro
Greensboro, N.C.
Coliseum,
Today’s First Round
Virginia vs. Miami, Noon; Boston
College vs. Wake Forest, 2:30 p.m.;
Maryland vs. N.C. State, 7 p.m.; Virginia
Tech vs. Georgia Tech, 9:30 p.m.
Friday’s Quarterfinals
North Carolina vs. Virginia-Miami win-
ner, Noon; Clemson vs. Boston College-
Wake Forest winner, 2:30 p.m.; Duke vs.
Maryland-N.C. State winner, 7 p.m.; Florida
State vs. Virginia Tech-Georgia Tech win-
ner, 9:30 p.m.
Atlantic 10 Conference
At Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City,
N.J.
Friday’s Quarterfinals
Xavier vs. Dayton, Noon; Duquesne
vs. Saint Joseph’s, 2:30 p.m.; Temple vs.
La Salle, 6:30 p.m.; Richmond vs. Rhode
Island, 9 p.m.
vs. Cal State Northridge-Cal State Fullerton
winner, 9:30 p.m. or Mid
Conference USA
At The Don Haskins Center, El Paso,
Texas
Wednesday’s First Round Results
East Carolina 75, UCF 60; Southern
Mississippi 63, Tulane 47; Marshall 97,
Houston 87; Rice 58, SMU 57
Today’s Quarterfinals
UAB vs. East Carolina, 1 p.m.;
Memphis vs. Southern Mississippi, 3:30
p.m.; UTEP vs. Marshall, 7:30 p.m.; Tulsa
vs. Rice, 10 p.m.
Friday’s Semifinals
UAB-East Carolina winner vs.
Memphis-Southern Mississippi winner, 4
p.m.; UTEP-Marshall winner vs. Tulsa-Rice
winner, 6:30 p.m.
Great West Conference (Non-
automatic bid)
At UCCU Center, Orem, Utah
Today’s First Round
NJIT vs. Houston Baptist, 4:30 p.m.;

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Boys
Division I
Berea 47, Brunswick 44
Garfield Hts. 59, Cle. Hts.
40
Lakewood St. Edward 93,
Lakewood 39
Lyndhurst Brush 68, Solon
66
Massillon Jackson 57, Can.
McKinley 33
Richfield Revere 54, N.
Royalton 43
Stow-Munroe Falls 49,
Wadsworth 48, OT
Division II
Akr. Buchtel 59, Cle.
Benedictine 45
Akr. Hoban 59, Canal
Fulton Northwest 52, 3OT
Akr. SVSM 86, Alliance
Marlington 43
Celina 62, Tiffin Columbian
46
Cin. N. College Hill 42,
Day. Thurgood Marshall 40
Cle. Hay 65, Painesville
Harvey 50
Cuyahoga Falls Walsh
Jesuit 57, Hunting Valley
University 46
Day. Dunbar 55, Urbana
37
Mansfield Madison 68,
Milan Edison 53
Mentor Lake Cath. 74, Cle.
Collinwood 60
Poland Seminary 49,
Streetsboro 47
Rocky River 57, Bay
Village Bay 39
Shelby 60, Sandusky
Perkins 58, OT
St. Bernard Roger Bacon
59, St. Paris Graham 29
Tol. Rogers 51, Tol. Waite
50
Tol. Scott 64, Defiance 61
Van Wert 63, Fostoria 36
Zanesville 55, Wintersville
Indian Creek 44
Division III
Burton Berkshire 59,
Newton Falls 52
Cols. Africentric 62, Bloom-
Carroll 53
Heath 62, Columbus
Academy 57
Lima Cent. Cath. 62,
Hamler Patrick Henry 40
Ottawa-Glandorf 85,
Delphos Jefferson 41
Division IV
Zanesville Rosecrans 59,
Malvern 44
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Division III
Anna 63, Georgetown 35
Cols. Africentric 83, Attica
Seneca E. 39
Elyria Cath. 48, Gates Mills
Gilmour 46
Oak Hill 53, Minford 48
Richwood N. Union 42,
Hamilton Badin 31
Sardinia Eastern 35,
Sugarcreek Garaway 30
Youngs. Ursuline 50,
Orrville 46
Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Results
Baylor 86, Kansas 51; Kansas State
56, Iowa State 53; Texas A&M 77, Texas
50; Oklahoma 71, Texas Tech 69
Friday’s Semifinals
Baylor vs. Kansas State, 1 p.m.; Texas
A&M vs. Oklahoma, 3:30 p.m.
Big West Conference
At The Honda Center, Anaheim,
Calif.
Friday’s Semifinals
Cal Poly vs. UC Davis, 3 p.m.; Pacific
vs. UC Riverside, 5:15 p.m.
Colonial Athletic Association
At Show Place Arena, Upper
Marlboro, Md.
Today’s First Round
George Mason vs. Georgia State,
Noon; Hofstra vs. William & Mary, 2:30
p.m.; Delaware vs. Northeastern, 5 p.m.;
Drexel vs. Towson, 7:30 p.m.
Friday’s Quarterfinals
James Madison vs. George Mason-
Georgia State winner, Noon; Virginia
Commonwealth vs. Hofstra-William &
Mary winner, 2:30 p.m.; Old Dominion
vs. Delaware-Northeastern winner, 5 p.m.;
UNC Wilmington vs. Drexel-Towson win-
ner, 7:30 p.m.
Conference USA
At Memorial Gym, El Paso, Texas,
Wednesday’s First Round Results
UAB 56, Marshall 45; Memphis 71,
Southern Mississippi 63; East Carolina 71,
Tulsa 62; UTEP 75, SMU 57
Today’s Quarterfinals
UCF vs. UAB, 2 p.m.; Rice vs.
Memphis, 4:30 p.m.; Tulane vs. East
Carolina, 7 p.m.; Houston vs. UTEP, 9:30
p.m.
Friday’s Semifinals
At The Don Haskins Center
UCF-UAB winner vs. Rice-Memphis
winner, 11 a.m.; Tulane-East Carolina win-
ner vs. Houston-UTEP winner, 1:30 p.m.
Great West Conference (Non-
automatic bid)
65; Eastern Michigan 69, Kent State 65
Friday’s Semifinals
Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan,
Noon; Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan, 2:30
p.m.
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
At Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial
Coliseum, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Wednesday’s Quarterfinal Results
Morgan State 43, Maryland-Eastern
Shore 39; Hampton 78, South Carolina
State 55
Today’s Quarterfinals
North Carolina A&T vs. Howard, Noon;
Florida A&M vs. Coppin State, 2:30 p.m.
Friday’s Semifinals
Hampton vs. Florida A&M-Coppin
State winner, Noon; Morgan State vs.
North Carolina A&T-Howard winner, 2:30
p.m.
Missouri Valley Conference
At The Family Arena, St. Charles,
Mo.
Today’s First Round
Bradley vs. Evansville, 6:05 p.m.;
Indiana State vs. Southern Illinois, 9:35
p.m.
Friday’s Quarterfinals
Northern Iowa vs. Bradley-Evansville
winner, 1:05 p.m.; Creighton vs. Wichita
State, 3:35 p.m.; Illinois State vs. Indiana
State-Southern Illinois winner, 7:05 p.m.;
Missouri State vs. Drake, 9:35 p.m.
Mountain West Conference
At The Thomas & Mack Center,
Las Vegas
Wednesday’s Second Round
Results
Utah 70, Air Force 55; New Mexico 67,
Wyoming 61
Friday’s Semifinals
BYU vs. Utah, 3 p.m.; TCU vs. New
Mexico, 5:30 p.m.
Pacific-10 Conference
At Los Angeles, Galen Center
Wednesday’s First Round Results
Arizona State 50, Oregon State 44;
Arizona 90, Oregon 89; Southern Cal
Big East Conference
At Madison Square Garden, New
York
Wednesday’s Second Round
Results
Connecticut 79, Georgetown 62; St.
John’s 65, Rutgers 63; Cincinnati 87, South
Florida 61; Marquette 67, West Virginia 61
Today’s Quarterfinals
Pittsburgh vs. Connecticut, Noon;
Syracuse vs. St. John’s, 2 p.m.; Notre
Dame vs. Cincinnati, 7 p.m.; Louisville vs.
Marquette, 9 p.m.
Friday’s Semifinals
Pittsburgh-Connecticut winner vs.
Syracuse-St. John’s winner, 7 p.m.; Notre
Dame-Cincinnati winner vs. Louisville-
Marquette winner, 9 p.m.
Big Sky Conference
At Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion,
Greeley, Colo.
Wednesday’s Championship Result
Northern Colorado 65, Montana 60
Big Ten Conference
At Conseco Fieldhouse,
Indianapolis
Today’s First Round
Northwestern vs. Minnesota, 2:30 p.m.;
Michigan State vs. Iowa, 5 p.m.; Penn State
vs. Indiana, 7:30 p.m.
Friday’s Quarterfinals
Ohio State vs. Northwestern-Minnesota
winner, Noon; Michigan vs. Illinois, 2:30
p.m.; Purdue vs. Michigan State-Iowa win-
ner, 6:30 p.m.; Wisconsin vs. Penn State-
Indiana winner, 9 p.m.
Big 12 Conference
At The Sprint Center, Kansas City,
Mo.
Wednesday’s First Round Results
Oklahoma State 53, Nebraska 52;
Colorado 77, Iowa State 75; Oklahoma 84,
Baylor 67; Missouri 88, Texas Tech 84
Today’s Quarterfinals
Kansas vs. Oklahoma State, 12:30
p.m.; Kansas State vs. Colorado, 3 p.m.;
Texas vs. Oklahoma, 7 p.m.; Texas A&M
vs. Missouri, 9:30 p.m.
North Dakota vs. Texas-Pan American,
7 p.m.; South Dakota vs. Chicago State,
9:30 p.m.
Friday’s Semifinals
NJIT-Houston Baptist winner vs. North
Dakota-Texas-Pan American winner,
7 p.m.; Utah Valley vs. South Dakota-
Chicago State winner, 9:30 p.m.
Mid-American Conference
At Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
Today’s Quarterfinals
Western Michigan vs. Bowling Green,
Noon; Miami (Ohio) vs. Akron, 2:30 p.m.;
Kent State vs. Buffalo, 7 p.m.; Ball State
vs. Ohio, 9:30 p.m.
Friday’s Semifinals
Western Michigan-Bowling Green win-
ner vs. Miami (Ohio)-Akron winner, 7 p.m.;
Kent State-Buffalo winner vs. Ball State-
Ohio winner, 9:30 p.m.
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
At Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial
Coliseum, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Wednesday’s First Round Result
Norfolk State 68, Howard 53
Wednesday’s Quarterfinal
Results
Bethune-Cookman 66, South Carolina
State 50; Hampton 79, Maryland-Eastern
Shore 55
Today’s Quarterfinals
Coppin State vs. Norfolk State, 6 p.m.;
Morgan State vs. North Carolina A&T,
8 p.m.
Friday’s Semifinals
Bethune-Cookman vs. Morgan
State-North Carolina A&T winner, 6 p.m.;
Hampton vs. Coppin State-Norfolk State
winner, 8 p.m.
Mountain West Conference
At The Thomas & Mack Center, Las
Vegas
Wednesday’s First Round Result
TCU 70, Wyoming 61
Today’s Quarterfinals
BYU vs. TCU, 3 p.m.; Colorado State
vs. New Mexico, 5:30 p.m.; San Diego
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Arizona State vs. California, 6 p.m.;
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Texas-Oklahoma winner vs. Texas A&M-
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New Mexico winner, 9 p.m.; San Diego
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Basketball preview
Wildcats, Red Devils have similar styles
By JIM METCALFE Lewis (5-5; 5.0 counters, 4.0 was a great accomplishment the bench and that helps keep
jmetcalfe@delpho- boards, 3.2 thefts), will be in for us since they were so the starters fresher.”
sherald.com the starting five. Two seniors: much taller. Starting for the Lady
5-4 Emily Fought (3.2 points) “We have six seniors Red Devils are Mackenzie
There may not be a dime’s and 5-7 Chelsey Fischer (2.0), and they have played a lot Heacock (15.7 points, 2.8
worth of difference between have become the bench for of varsity basketball in high assists, 3.5 boards, 3.1 steals),
Jefferson and Arlington as the Hoffman during the tourna- school. Three of them (Culp, Amelia Recker (15.2 coun-
two Division IV girls basket- ment. The Wildcats average Fischbach and Fought) have ters, 5.6 caroms, 3.6 steals,
ball teams meet up tonight in 64.1 counters and yield 41, been on varsity for four years 3.3 dimes), Tina Brunswick
the opener (6:15 p.m.) of the while getting outrebounded because they were forced into (14.8 markers, 4.8 boards,
Elida Regional. 33.1-27.3. They have forced it by necessity; we didn’t have 4.1 thefts, 3.1 assists), Alivia
After all, both teams like over twice as many turnovers the upperclassmen. Kristin Recker (4.6 points, 2.7 assists)
to run, press and make the (652) than they have commit- would be in her fourth year and Jordan Drerup (4.2 coun-
game an up-tempo ted (305). if she hadn’t ters). Off the pine are
affair. They also gotten hurt Jessica Hunter (5.2), Larry Heiing photo
“They try to press
like we do, though
have 364
assists
as a fresh-
man. Kristin,
Joy Reamsnyder
(2.8) and Elisabeth All-Stars at St. John’s
they don’t trap like (15.8 per Kennedy and Helms (1.1), with
we do, and let their game) as a Morgan have Megan Tossey (1.8) St. John’s senior Aaron Merschman wrestles his
defense feed their team ver- also played also getting a lot of final high school match Wednesday versus LCC’s Cody
offense. They have sus their on the same playing time dur- Hahn at Arnzen Gymnasium. The two squared off in
a couple of good opponents’ summer team ing the season for a the LAWCA WBL vs. Independents All-Star Meet.
3-point shooters, like 196 (8.5). as one of unit averaging 67.7
we do,” Jefferson “ W e the Recker points and ceding
mentor Dave
Hoffman noted. “We
Fischbach want
make
to
it
Fought girls, so they
have some
Fischer 30 per game. They
average 17.4 assists Men’s
scrimmaged them before the even more of a an up-tempo idea. Our non-league sched- and 18.75 steals per outing as
(Continued from Page 6) Results
season, which may not mean game than Arlington might ule has really prepared us well, grabbing 26.7 boards in Today’s Quarterfinals Jackson State 50, Prairie View 38;
a lot right now; scrimmages want. Again, I feel we are well for these situations: Fort the meantime. Southern Cal vs. California, 3:10 Texas Southern 50, Arkansas-Pine Bluff
are more for getting your legs quicker and perhaps a little Recovery is in the region- “I know Jefferson is good; p.m.; Arizona vs. Stanford, 5:40 p.m.; 45
under you. Still, you have deeper, though we aren’t as als, Lima Senior is a very you can’t get this far not UCLA vs. Oregon, 9:10 p.m.; Washington Today’s First Round
some idea of what their play- deep as we’ve been in the athletic team and we played being good. Klausing might vs. Washington State, 11:40 p.m.
Friday’s Semifinals
MVSU vs. Grambling State, 1:30
p.m.; Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M,
ers can do, as well as films past,” Hoffman noted. “I feel Wayne Trace twice, as well be as good a point guard in Southern Cal-California winner vs. 9 p.m.
and live scouting. The Recker if we can get into their bench, as Ottoville. That should help the girls’ ranks as I’ve seen; Arizona-Oregon State winner, 9:10 p.m.; Friday’s Semifinals
girls (Amelia and Alivia) in we’ll have an advantage. No us in this game.” she is the best passer I’ve UCLA-Oregon winner vs. Washington- Jackson State vs. MVSU-Grambling
particular — they are two of question, we want to get out in The undefeated Red Devils seen in a long time,” Newlove Washington State winner, 11:40 p.m. State winner, 3:30 p.m.; Alabama
triplets — are solid players. transition and get some easy (24-0) have depended on that added. “However, you don’t Patriot League
State-Alabama A&M winner vs. Texas
Southern, 9 p.m.
They can post up and step shots, so we need to rebound same kind of experience to get this far by being a 1-girl Friday’s Championship
out and hit the 3. Arlington on the defensive side, as well build their program. team. It seems like they have Lafayette at Bucknell, 4:45 p.m. Western Athletic Conference
isn’t that tall — they go about as force turnovers. That’s our “We’ve had great success had someone different step up At Orleans Arena, Las Vegas
5-10, though it doesn’t take game; that’s when we play this year but that hasn’t hap- offensively each game. Plus, Southeastern Conference Wednesday’s First Round
much to be taller than we are our best.” pened overnight. We’ve built that pressure defense is really At The Georgia Dome, Atlanta Results
Today’s First Round San Jose State 75, Hawaii 74;
— and I don’t believe they The Red and White made this team the last couple of something you have to be Georgia vs. Auburn, 1 p.m.; Nevada 90, Fresno State 80
are as quick as us, though it to their first regional since seasons,” Arlington head man ready for mentally and physi- Mississippi vs. South Carolina, 3:30 Today’s Second Round
they have a couple of quick the 1998-99 season with their Seth Newlove noted. “All cally; it is relentless and it can p.m.; Arkansas vs. Tennessee, 7:30 Idaho vs. San Jose State, 3 p.m.;
girls. They like to run but they 15-point beating of cross- five starts are in their third cause all kinds of problems p.m.; Vanderbilt vs. LSU, 10 p.m. New Mexico State vs. Nevada, 5:30
also don’t mind a half-court town rival St. John’s Saturday years of varsity and they have if you aren’t strong with the Friday’s Quarterfinals p.m.
Alabama vs. Georgia-Auburn win- Friday’s Semifinals
tempo because they play a night. made great progress. We won ball. ner, 1 p.m.; Kentucky vs. Mississippi- Utah State vs. Idaho-San Jose State
good man-to-man defense.” “If you’d have told me 17 games two years ago and “One key for us is to attack South Carolina winner, 3:30 p.m.; Florida winner, 9 p.m.; Boise State vs. New
The Wildcats (21-2) received before the game that Kristin 21 last season; we’ve matured that pressure; when we beat it, vs. Arkansas-Tennessee winner, 7:30 Mexico State-Nevada winner, Mid
good news that 5-5 senior would shoot 19 percent and and gotten better these last we have to attack the basket. p.m.; Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt- ----
LSU winner, 10 p.m. NCAA Automatic Bids
starter Morgan Fischbach (5.3 Kennedy 20 percent, I’d never two years. You will have turnovers; just Arkansas-Little Rock, Sun Belt
markers, 4.1 caroms) will be thought we’d win by 15. “The key is the girls work don’t let them lead directly to Southland Conference Conference
available after suffering an Bridget stepped up big-time hard and they like the game points. At this point of the sea- At The Leonard E. Merrell Center, Belmont, Atlantic Sun Conference
ankle injury in Saturday’s in particular but Courtney has of basketball; they are a son, you really do not want to Katy, Texas Butler, Horizon League
district-final clash versus St. been playing very well as of close group and they enjoy give up easy points. We also Wednesday’s First Round Gonzaga, West Coast Conference
Results Indiana State, Missouri Valley
John’s. Two other seniors: late; Morgan has been mixing each other’s company. On need to defend them well in Texas-San Antonio 97, Northwestern Conference
5-6 Kristin Klausing (18.4 it up inside and out all hear the court, we’ve grown as a the half-court, especially their State 96; Sam Houston State 61, Long Island University, Northeast
counters, 5.0 assists, 4.0 long and we had contribu- defensive team over the years; 3s; we need to get a hand in Stephen F. Austin 45; McNeese State Conference
steals, 3.5 boards) and 5-7 tions from everybody in some they have each other’s back. their face so they don’t get a 61, Nicholls State 54; Texas State 72, Morehead State, Ohio Valley
Bridget Culp (10.4 markers, shape or form,” Hoffman We’ve also gotten more con- free look. Finally, rebounding Southeastern Louisiana 68 Conference
Today’s Semifinals Northern Colorado, Big Sky
5.3 boards, 3.8 steals), along added. “We didn’t get killed tributions from our bench this becomes even more impor- Texas-San Antonio vs. Sam Houston Conference
with juniors Kennedy Boggs on the boards Saturday night year; last year, foul trouble tant. We don’t want to give State, 7 p.m.; McNeese State vs. Texas Oakland, Mich., Summit League
(5-6; 15.3 points, 2.0 assists, and we outrebounded Wayne would have doomed us. This them extra looks and we also State, 9:30 p.m. Old Dominion, Colonial Athletic
3.5 steals) and Courtney Trace in the semifinals, which year, I have more options off like to run.” Association
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MEN
NEW YORK — No. 17 St.
John’s, despite not making a field
goal over the final 4 minutes,
got some of its Madison Square
Garden magic back Wednesday
with a wild 65-63 victory over
Rutgers in the second round of the
Big East tournament.
Dwight Hardy had 17 points for
the fifth-seeded Red Storm (21-
10), who improved to 8-1 on the
Garden court this season with the
win that sent them into the quarter-
finals today against fourth-seeded
and 11th-ranked Syracuse (25-6).
It wasn’t great plays by St.
John’s that will make this a mem-
orable game. Big East commis-
sioner John Marinatto issued a
statement about 40 minutes after
the game ended admitting there
were two errors made by the vet-
eran officiating crew.
The last minute that had two
lead changes, two turnovers that
were called, two that weren’t and
two missed free throws finished
with Justin Brownlee of St. John’s
taking a couple of extra steps,
stepping out of bounds and throw-
ing the ball into the stands while
the final 1.7 seconds ticked off
the clock.
Rutgers coach Mike Rice ran
around looking for an official to
give him an explanation but they
had walked off the court and the
Red Storm had another big win at
the Garden.
James Beatty had 15 points for
the Scarlet Knights (15-17).
Marquette 67, No. 20 West
Virginia 61
NEW YORK — Darius Johnson-
Odom scored 11 points, includ-
ing two big 3-pointers in the final
minutes, and Marquette beat West
Virginia 67-61 in the second round
of the Big East tournament.
The 11th-seeded Golden
Eagles (20-13) advanced to the
quarterfinals, where they will face
third-seeded and 14th-ranked
Louisville (23-8) tonight.
Marquette came into the con-
ference tournament considered the
last of the 11 Big East teams that
could get a bid into the NCAA
tournament’s field of 68. It seems
the wins over Providence and West
Virginia have made that an almost
certainty.
Kevin Jones had 15 points
for the Mountaineers (20-11), the
defending tournament champions
who went on to the Final Four.
No. 21 Connecticut 79, No. 22
Georgetown 62
NEW YORK — Kemba Walker
scored 28 points in another stel-
lar performance and Connecticut
remained alive in the Big East tour-
nament with an easy victory over
Georgetown.
Despite being the higher-
ranked team, the Huskies (23-9)
had fallen all the way to the ninth
seed in the conference tournament
and were forced to beat DePaul in
the opening round just to face the
eighth-seeded Hoyas. UConn now
gets top-seeded Pittsburgh in the
quarterfinals.
Georgetown (21-10) still has
not won since losing guard Chris
Wright to a broken left hand.
The senior spent the afternoon
on the end of the bench dressed in
a suit with a brace still covering up
the injury. He was hurt Feb. 23 at
Cincinnati; coach John Thompson
III has said that Wright could return
for the NCAA tournament.
Jason Clark had 23 points
and Austin Freeman scored 20 to
lead the Hoyas but the backcourt
duo combined to go 2-for-13 from
beyond the 3-point arc.
No. 25 Cincinnati 87, South
Florida 61
NEW YORK — Yancy Gates
was nearly perfect from the field,
scoring a career-high 25 points
and leading Cincinnati to a rout
of upstart South Florida in the Big
East tournament.
Gates was 10-of-11 from
the field for the seventh-seeded
Bearcats, who will play No. 2 seed
Notre Dame in the quarterfinals
tonight. His only miss came with
8:35 left in the game.
Dion Dixon added 21 points
and Sean Kilpatrick had 12 for
Cincinnati (25-7), which has won
six of its last seven, matching the
school’s biggest win total since the
2004-05 season, the last time the
Bearcats made the NCAA tourna-
ment.
Augustus Gilchrist scored 16
points and Shaun Noriega had 12
for No. 15 seed South Florida (10-
23), which beat Villanova on a
last-second basket in the opening
round of the tournament.
Women’s
(Continued from Page 6)
Southland Conference
At The Leonard E. Merrell Center,
Katy, Texas
Today’s Semifinals
Northwestern State vs. Central
Arkansas, 1 p.m.; McNeese State vs.
Texas-San Antonio, 3:30 p.m.
Friday’s Championship
Semifinal winners, 8 p.m.
Southwestern Athletic Conference
At The Special Events Center,
Garland, Texas
Wednesday’s First Round Results
Prairie View 56, Jackson State 40;
Southern 58, Alabama State 39
Today’s First Round
Alcorn State vs. Grambling State, 11
a.m.; Alabama A&M vs. MVSU, 6:30 p.m.
Friday’s Semifinals
Prairie View vs. Alcorn State-
Grambling State winner, 1 p.m.; Southern
vs. Alabama A&M-MVSU winner, 6:30
p.m.
Western Athletic Conference
At Orleans Arena, Las Vegas
Wednesday’s First Round Results
Idaho 70, Boise State 59; New Mexico
State 71, Hawaii 59
Today’s Second Round
Nevada vs. Idaho, 9 p.m.; Utah State
vs. New Mexico State, 11:30 p.m.
Friday’s Semifinals
Louisiana Tech vs. Nevada-Idaho win-
ner, 3 p.m.; Fresno State vs. Utah State-
New Mexico State winner, 5:30 p.m.
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NCAA Automatic Bids
Arkansas-Little Rock, Sun Belt
Conference
Connecticut, Big East Conference
Duke, Atlantic Coast Conference
Gonzaga, West Coast Conference
Marist, Metro Atlantic Athletic
Conference
Ohio State, Big Ten
Princeton, Ivy League
Samford, Southern Conference
South Dakota State, Summit League
Stetson, Atlantic Sun Conference
Tennessee, Southeastern Conference
Tennessee-Martin, Ohio Valley
Conference
Xavier, Atlantic 10

Fair board hosts open meeting Frost seeding grasses and legumes
The Van Wert County Fair
Board held an open meet-
ing on Feb. 26 at the fair-
grounds.
President Dave Evans and
Fair Manager Paul Oechsle
received a check from Marc
Baker and Sheridan Lippi,
members of “Kill the Rabbit”
Band. “Kill the Rabbit” and
four other bands staged a
benefit concert for the fair
board. Fair Director Ann
Marshall reported that despite
the snowy weather, about 250
people attended the concert.
The meeting was attended
by approximately 24 resi-
dents of Van Wert County.
Each individual was given
an opportunity to speak or
ask questions concerning the
fair. Some of the comments or
questions were:
— Try to schedule the Jr.
Fair shows so that they do not
conflict;
—More changes are needed
in the Fine Arts Department
— Will shortening the fair
by two days affect the receipts
of the concessionaires?;
— Try to cut down on the
congested traffic at the south
side of the fairgrounds;
— Are the two horse tents
on the west side of the grand-
stand necessary when they are
only used for one day?;
— Ask those who rent the
horse barns to help with the
AGRIBUSINESS
BY GLEN ARNOLD
Ag educator
OSU Extension,
Putnam County
Early March is frost
seeding season. In Putnam
County farmers use this
time to apply red clover
to wheat fields and allow
the freezing and thawing
weather cycle to work the
seed into the soil.
Some fields will have
red cover applied from an
airplane while some farm-
ers will use four wheel-
Photo submitted ers or fertilizer buggies to
President Dave Evans and Fair Manager Paul Oechsle apply clover seed with fer-
receive a check from Marc Baker and Sheridan Lippi, tilizer. When applying this
members of “Kill the Rabbit” Band. “Kill the Rabbit” and mixture with a “spinning
four other bands staged a benefit concert for the fair board. seeder,” farmers should
Fair Director Ann Marshall reported that despite the snowy remember the fertilizer can
weather, about 250 people attended the concert. travel twice as far as the
maintenance of their build- costs would all be less and it seed.
ings; is thought the electric, water This is also the time of
— The community should and sewer usage would be year when farmers think
attend and participate in the less. Therefore, all of these about re-seeding their pas-
fair events – this would help items could produce a sav- ture and hay fields. As
the fair; and ings of possibly $20,000. The before, farmers apply seed
— Have organizations directors have cut back on the to the ground and the freez-
adopt a building to help with number of days of harness ing and thawing of the soil
the maintenance. racing and believe that this to provide seed-to-soil con-
The fair board also pre- could be a savings of close to tact, allowing germination
sented information that they $30,000 in 2011. of the seed.
felt could save expenses if Fair directors are working There is a little more risk
the fair is shortened. By cut- to maintain one of the best of the seed not germinating
ting two days, the security, fairs in the state. than with a “traditional”
fair parkers, gate personnel, Contact the fair board seeding, but the cost and
departmental help and rental office at 419-238-9270. time is a lot less. The key is
to have exposed soil.
In general, legumes or
clovers work better for
frost seeding, as compared
to grasses. This might be
because legume seeds
are typically heavier than
grass seed and that may
help them get into the soil
better than grass seed.
Also, it could be partly a
matter of competition. A
grass seedling is compet-
ing directly with existing
grass plants for moisture,
sunlight, and nutrients. A
legume seedling, because
it has somewhat different
requirements and is able to
utilize resources not need-
ed by the existing grass,
has an easier time getting
established.
The advantage to frost
seeding a legume such as
red or white clover into
a pasture is that legumes
“fix” nitrogen, typically in
excess of their own needs.
The existing grass plants
use the excess nitrogen,
which improves their qual-
ity as a feedstuff. Pasture
and hay fields that have
thin stands and exposed
soil are good candidates
for frost seeding.
Once legumes become
established in a stand of
pasture grass, and compose
25-30 percent of the stand,
there is no need to apply
supplemental nitrogen, so
this portion of fertilizer
costs is reduced.
Frost seeding is a nearly
universal practice among
graziers, recommended by
most forage experts and
consultants, but there’s
remarkably little hard data
out there documenting its
effectiveness. Lots of rec-
ommendations, but very
little research has been
done on how to make sure
you’re successful.
Looking through the
scientific literature there
are few published stud-
ies evaluating frost seed-
ing methods and species.
Generally, the best source
of information in Ohio on
this practice remains farm-
ers and their on-farm expe-
rience.
Frost seeding is a meth-
od whose success is dic-
tated largely by weather
conditions. Some years it
just doesn’t work, while in
others, an excellent stand
is achieved. There is uni-
versal agreement the two
most important factors are
achieving good seed-soil
contact and reducing com-
petition from established
plants.
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with old flame By Bernice Bede Osol

Friday, March 11, 2011

Keep your eyes and mind open

Dear Annie: A few years off, indicating she wouldn’t for new fields that could generate
larger earnings for you in the year
ago, my husband had an have time to further com- ahead. Some kind of long-range
emotional affair with an old municate with me. material prospects that hold favorable
girlfriend. This woman has I wrote her a few more transformations are in the works for
you.
caused problems throughout times, telling her how much PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -
our marriage. I never seem I miss our friendship, and Follow your basic instincts, because
to measure up to her. The apologized repeatedly for financial situations are trending in
first time I discovered that offending her. I thought
your favor. They could take you into
a situation that would make or save
BLONDIE
my husband was seeing her, she would forgive me, but you a lot of cabbage.
I told him it had to stop. But she ignored my e-mails and ARIES (March 21-April 19)
- Both planned and spontaneous
just before our anniversary, finally said she was too developments will bring you a great
he told me he wanted to be involved in other things to deal of enjoyment. Follow your plans
with her instead of me. I write me. but have enough flexibility to take
advantage of the little surprises of
was devastated. Of course, a She has shunned me life.
few days later, he completely and TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
got down on his unfairly. I miss - If you see that your associates are
knees and begged our friendship. managing matters in a competent
manner, don’t rock the boat in any
me to forgive him. What do I do? way. Relax and let them handle things
He promised not -- Sad in Salem, for a change.
to see her any- Ore. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -
Some close friends you haven’t seen
more. Dear Sad: Nora much of lately are just as eager to
However, he doesn’t believe see you as you are to see them. Be
the initiator and contact them about
BEETLE BAILEY
refused to stop your explanation
getting together very soon.
speaking to her. I and has decided CANCER (June 21-July 22) -
found his e-mails you are no longer Fortunate developments concerning
and had an emo- worth her time. your work or career are stirring for you
at this point in time, and are likely to
tional breakdown. She doesn’t seem be of great significance. Take positive
When I told him Annie’s Mailbox to be the forgiv- action on what goes down.
in order for me ing sort. Sorry to LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - Without
even trying, you’ll command the
to stay he had to cut her say, this friendship is over. respect of your peers. It is likely to
off completely, he did, but Dear Annie: “Frustrated” be the impact from your words and
mourned as though she had wrote to say she is upset concepts that will bear the sweet,
died. We worked through because her parents are not sweet fruit.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -
it and became closer than living up to her style code. This is likely to be a day full of nice
before. I thought he loved As a senior woman, I surprises and fulfilled expectations.
me the way I loved him. understand why her parents Someone who has your best interests
at heart will go out of his/her way to
Two years later, they might feel this way. They do helpful things for you. SNUFFY SMITH
were e-mailing again. He have lived long enough and LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - You
said he didn’t think I’d are confident enough to won’t have to project yourself into
a situation that could enable you to
mind! He found out she had dress any way they please function as a broker or middleman
breast cancer and told me if and not worry about what -- you’ll be drafted into the position.
no one was available to take somebody else might think. Profitable developments will come
of it.
care of her, he would do it Thank goodness that as we SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
even if it meant ending our get older we are freed from - It might take certain challenges
marriage. He made it plain some of the restrictions to stimulate your juices where your
work or career is concerned, but once
that she was more important that younger people worry revved up, you’ll take care of business.
to him than I was. about. Frustrated needs to The trappings of power won’t frighten
I told him this was his find something more impor- you.
last chance, and he prom- tant to occupy her mind SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-
Dec. 21) - Choose to hang out with
ised to give her up, so I and leave her parents alone. companions who are optimistic and
forgave him. I made it clear -- L.C. adventuresome. Chilling with people
that if I discovered he was who are too reserved could squash
your wonderful enthusiasm.
HAGAR THE HORRIBLE
in touch with her again, I’d Annie’s Mailbox is writ- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
divorce him. ten by Kathy Mitchell and - This is likely to be the day you’ve
Well, last year he joined Marcy Sugar, longtime edi- been looking for to present a matter
to your family that requires their
her online high school web- tors of the Ann Landers consent. Their positive mood could
site. He didn’t even go column. Please e-mail your produce the accord you need.
to that school. He says it questions to anniesmail- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)
- Mental exercises have excellent
isn’t cheating if they aren’t box@comcast.net, or write chances of being productive and
having sex. But emotional to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o successful for you. Being a fast
affairs are just as devas- Creators Syndicate, 5777 thinker with sound judgment, your
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ner is not around that you
wouldn’t do if they were
with you. Cheating destroys BORN LOSER
lives. And marriages. -- Still
Hurting in Tennessee
Dear Tennessee:
Cheating is when one part-
ner shares intimacies, sexu-
al or otherwise, with some-
one other than the spouse.
Your husband has offered
this woman time, energy
and devotion that belong to
you. Since he doesn’t seem
to understand your objec-
tions, please try counseling
before walking away. FRANK & ERNEST
Dear Annie: I was
friends with “Nora” for sev-
eral years. She was always
caring and supportive. A
few months ago, I made
some comments about
a mutual friend that she
misunderstood and thought
were mean-spirited and
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Preemie prevention spikes from $10 to $1,500

By MIKE STOBBE
Associated Press
ATLANTA — The price of preventing pre-
term labor is about to go through the roof.
A drug for high-risk pregnant women has
cost about $10 to $20 per injection. Next week,
the price shoots up to $1,500 a dose, meaning
the total cost during a pregnancy could be as
much as $30,000.
That’s because the drug, a form of proges-
terone given as a weekly shot, has been made
cheaply for years, mixed in special pharmacies
that custom-compound treatments that are not
federally approved.
But recently, KV Pharmaceutical of sub-
urban St.Louis won government approval to
exclusively sell the drug, known as Makena
(Mah-KEE’-Nah). The March of Dimes and
many obstetricians supported that because it
means quality will be more consistent and it
will be easier to get.
None of them anticipated the dramatic price
hike, though — especially since most of the
cost for development and research was shoul-
dered by others in the past.
“That’s a huge increase for something that
can’t be costing them that much to make. For
crying out loud, this is about making money,”
said Dr. Roger Snow, deputy medical director
for Massachusetts’ Medicaid program.
“I’ve never seen anything as outrageous
as this,” said Dr. Arnold Cohen, an obste-
trician at Albert Einstein Medical Center in
Philadelphia.
“I’m breathless,” said Dr. Joanne Armstrong,
the head of women’s health for Aetna, the
Hartford-based national health insurer.
Doctors say the price hike may deter low-
income women from getting the drug, leading
to more premature births. And it will certainly
be a huge financial burden for health insurance
companies and government programs that have
been paying for it.
The cost is justified to avoid the mental and
physical disabilities that can come with very
premature births, said KV Pharmaceutical chief
executive Gregory J. Divis Jr. The cost of care
for a preemie is estimated at $51,000 in the first
year alone.
“Makena can help offset some of those
costs,” Divis told The Associated Press. “These
moms deserve the opportunity to have the ben-
efits of an FDA-approved Makena.”
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is
not involved in setting the price for the drugs
it approves.
A KV subsidiary, Ther-Rx Corp., will mar-
ket the drug. On Tuesday, it announced a
patient assistance program designed to help
uninsured and low-income women get the drug
at little or no cost.
But Snow and others said someone is going
to have to pay the higher price. Some of the
burden will fall on health insurance companies,
which will have to raise premiums or other
costs to their other customers. And some will
fall on cash-strapped state Medicaid programs,
which may be forced to stop paying for the drug
or enroll fewer people.
“There’s no question they can’t afford
this,” said Matt Salo, executive director of the
National Association of Medicaid Directors.
Salo and Snow said they do not know how
many state Medicaid programs currently pay for
Makena, which as a generic was recommended
by the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists.
Aetna will continue to pay for the drug,
Armstrong said, but it will be an expensive
pill to swallow. Aetna currently covers it for
about 1,000 women a year, so the new federal
endorsement is likely to cost an estimated $30
million more annually.
Makena is a synthetic form of the hormone
progesterone that first came on the market
more than 50 years ago to treat other problems.
Hormone drugs came under fire in the 1970s,
following reports they might damage fetuses
in early pregnancy. In the 1990s, the early
incarnation of Makena was withdrawn from
the market.
But the drug got a new life in 2003, with
publication of a study that reported it helped
prevent early births to women who had a his-
tory of spontaneous preterm deliveries.
These very early births produce children
who — if they survive — need months of inten-
sive care and often suffer disabilities. The cause
of sudden preterm delivery is not understood,
but it occurs in black mothers at much higher
rates than whites or Hispanics.
The study of women at risk for this condi-
tion found that only about 36 percent of those
given the progesterone drug had preterm births,
compared with 55 percent among those not on
the drug.
It’s believed the treatment calms the muscles
of the uterus, experts said.
There is no good alternative in most cases
and in the years following the study, more
obstetricians, Medicaid programs and others
began prescribing it. By some estimates, about
130,000 women a year might benefit from the
drug. Only a fraction of them get it, but the
number has been growing steadily.
One success story is Beatrice Diaz, 33, of
Chapel Hill, N.C.
During her first pregnancy nine years ago,
Diaz unexpectedly went into labor at about 24
weeks. She delivered a son, Garrison, who was
so fragile she was not allowed to hold him for a
month. Today he is in a wheelchair and has the
mental capacity of a 9-month-old.
It was a shock, said Diaz, who at the time
was a legal assistant in a prosecutor’s office.
“Honestly I thought the only people who had
1-pound babies were crackheads,” she said.
When she became pregnant again, her doc-
tor prescribed the progesterone drug, a weekly
injection that starts as early as the 16th week
and may be given for as much as 20 weeks. She
has since had two healthy, full-term baby girls,
Hailyn and Alexa.
Diaz said she’s not planning to have any
more children — and that’s a good thing.

State’s ‘rainy day’ funds sit unused Survivors attend

By MELINDA DESLATTE
Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. — While budget deficits threaten to
cripple government services across the country, a handful of
states with billions of dollars socked away in “rainy day” funds
for troubled financial times are discovering they can’t use that
money to offset their cuts.
Amid the worst financial crisis facing states in decades, strin-
gent rules governing the use of reserve funds have tied the hands
of lawmakers in nearly a dozen states even as they consider
raising taxes, slashing health and social services and shuttering
education programs.
About three-fourths of states have used rainy day funds in the
past three years to alleviate budget cuts, but some have had dif-
ficulty accessing the money or have shied away from doing so.
They would have to repay it quickly or were worried it would
hurt their bond ratings.
In some states, the rules governing the funds are so strict that
the savings accounts are off the table for crafting next year’s
budgets.
The National Conference of State Legislatures estimates that
states will have closed multiyear budget gaps totaling $530 bil-
lion by the time the recession’s impact has ended.
Thirty-seven states have tapped into rainy day reserves over
the last three years to help alleviate budget cuts, according to
a review by the National Association of State Budget Officers.
Alabama, Connecticut, Idaho and some other states have drained
their funds entirely to plug budget gaps.
In New York, it took several years of multibillion-dollar
budget deficits before the state hit the rigorous criteria to use its
rainy day fund last year. In Virginia, the money can be applied
to a deficit within an existing budget year but cannot be used to
help offset cuts when lawmakers are crafting the following year’s
White supremacist charged with MLK Day bombing attempt
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS and GENE JOHNSON
Associated Press
SPOKANE, Wash. — A man tied to a white supremacist
organization was arrested Wednesday on charges that he left a
sophisticated bomb along a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade
route in Spokane, raising concern in a region that was once a
hotbed for hate groups.
Kevin William Harpham, 36, of northeastern Washington,
made an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Spokane
and waived his right to a bail hearing.
He has been charged with one count of attempting to use
a weapon of mass destruction and one count of possessing an
unregistered explosive device in a case the FBI has called an act
of domestic terrorism.
A federal complaint provided no details of the investigation
or what led to Harpham’s arrest nearly two months after city
workers found the bomb, which had been left in a backpack
Jan. 17 on a bench. The city workers alerted authorities, and the
device was defused without incident.
An FBI affidavit made in support of the charges remained
under seal, and a federal public defender assigned to represent
Harpham said he did not know if the government was pursuing
other suspects in the case.
“The safety of our city has been of grave concern ever since
Discovery’s next dock: A museum ‘Blago’ wants to cancel his retrial
By MARCIA DUNN
Associated Press
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Discovery ended its career as the
world’s most flown spaceship Wednesday, returning from orbit for
the last time and taking off in a new direction as a museum piece.
After a flawless trip to the International Space Station, NASA’s
oldest shuttle swooped through a few wispy clouds on its way to its
final touchdown.
“To the ship that has led the way time and time again, we say,
‘Farewell Discovery’,” declared Mission Control commentator
Josh Byerly.
When it landed three minutes before noon EST, Discovery
ceased being a reusable rocketship.
“For the final time: wheels stop,” commander Steven Lindsey
called out when the shuttle rolled to a stop.
Lindsey said it was hard emotionally to leave the cockpit; he was
the last of the six crew members to climb out of the shuttle.
Dozens of NASA officials — flight directors, launch managers,
former astronauts — joined the crew on the runway to admire the
shuttle and pose for pictures.
“It came back as perfect on its final flight as it did on its first
flight,” said Lindsey, noting that “it’s a pretty bittersweet moment
for all of us.”
Even after shuttles Endeavour and Atlantis make their final voy-
ages in the coming months, Discovery will still hold the all-time
record with 39 missions, 148 million miles, 5,830 orbits of Earth,
and 365 days spent in space. All that was achieved in under 27
years.
Discovery now leads the way to retirement as NASA winds
down the 30-year shuttle program in favor of interplanetary travel.
NASA estimates it will take several months of work — remov-
ing the three main engines and plumbing with hazardous fuels —
before Discovery is ready for the Smithsonian Institution. Engineers
also will remove some parts to study them for future spacecraft.
Officials expect to hand Discovery over sometime this fall. It
will make the 750-mile journey strapped to the top of a jumbo jet.
Discovery’s last mission unfolded smoothly despite a four-
month grounding for fuel tank repairs and a liftoff Feb. 24 in the
last two seconds of the countdown.
spending plans.
Little incentive exists to use Missouri’s Budget Reserve Fund
because the dollars must be repaid quickly when the fund is
tapped.
Missouri’s budget director, Linda Luebbering, said the state
regularly uses the reserves to help with cash-flow issues and
repays it with interest in the same fiscal year, as required. But she
said the fund is rarely used for true “rainy day” purposes — like
during the latest recession and with a $700 million shortfall in the
coming 2011-12 fiscal year — because “it really isn’t usable in
this type of economic situation.”
The money would have to be repaid to the reserve fund within
three fiscal years if lawmakers agreed to use it. The fund hasn’t
been used in that fashion since a flood in 1993.
In Texas, tea party activists and other conservative groups
have called on lawmakers to leave the state’s multibillion-dollar
rainy day fund alone and have threatened to run candidates
against those lawmakers who vote to tap the reserve account. But
the Texas comptroller, Susan Combs, said she can’t imagine solv-
ing the state’s $4.3 billion budget shortfall with cuts alone.
In California, voters in 2012 will decide whether to amend the
state constitution to strengthen the rules governing its rainy day
fund, making withdrawals more difficult. When it was approved
for the ballot, then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger argued the fund
was so susceptible to raids that it didn’t build up in good financial
times, leaving the state with few reserves during the recession.
An informal rule of thumb is that a state should strive to have
an amount equal to 5 percent of its general fund in a reserve
account, according to the National Association of State Budget
Officers.
Maryland lawmakers have avoided using that state’s rainy
day fund — and Massachusetts has limited withdrawals from its
fund — because of concerns that bond-rating agencies would be
downgraded, boosting interest costs on state borrowing.
Jan. 17,” said Spokane Mayor Mary Verner, who expressed
relief that an arrest had been made. “We are not going to let this
incident define our community.”
Attorney General Eric Holder, at a news conference on
a different subject in Washington, D.C., said the bomb was
operational.
“It was a viable device, it was planted with the aim of hurting
or killing people,” Holder said.
Harpham was arrested at a rural home near the town of
Addy, about 20 miles south of Colville. There was no telephone
listing for a Kevin Harpham in the general area.
A neighbor who told KHQ-TV of Spokane that he saw
Harpham being taken into custody Wednesday morning said a
vehicle was put on a trailer and removed by federal agents.
Kevin Coy described Harpham’s home as a trailer with lots
of dogs around.
A federal law enforcement official, speaking on condition of
anonymity and declining to provide additional details because
the case is ongoing, said Harpham was a white supremacist.
The Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate groups
across the nation, also said they have a record of him being a
member of the white supremacist National Alliance in 2004.
But the neo-Nazi group has fallen on hard times since the death
of its founder William Pierce in 2002, Potok said.
“We don’t know when he joined or if he remains a member,”
By MICHAEL TARM
Associated Press
CHICAGO — Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich asked a
judge Wednesday to cancel his upcoming retrial on political cor-
ruption charges and promptly sentence him on the sole conviction
from the first trial, saying money woes prevent him from mount-
ing an ample defense.
Legal observers called the request a long shot at best, saying
the government has no reason to agree to such a move.
A defense motion filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago insists
that Blagojevich isn’t conceding any guilt, including on the con-
viction of lying to the FBI. That’s the lone count jurors agreed on
last year at his otherwise deadlocked trial.
The motion says the impeached governor, whose legal bills are
supposed to be paid by the government, wants to forgo a retrial on
the grounds that none of his lawyers have been paid for months of
pretrial preparations.
“The chances of prosecutors or the judge going along with
this are 0.0 percent,” said Michael Helfand, a Chicago attor-
ney not linked to the case. The motion implies Blagojevich
holds some level of bargaining power, Helfand added, “But he
doesn’t.”
Blagojevich, 54, faces up to five years in prison for the convic-
tion of lying to federal investigators about his fund-raising tactics,
and his sentencing was expected to occur only after the retrial.
At that trial, set to start on April 20, Blagojevich faces 20
charges, including that he tried to sell or trade an appointment to
President Barack Obama’s vacated U.S. Senate seat in exchange
for a top job or campaign cash. Most of those counts carry a far
stiffer sentence — up to 20 years in prison.
A spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s office in Chicago,
Kim Nerheim, declined any comment on the motion.
Blagojevich’s motion claims financial woes brought on by
an alleged failure of the government to foot the broke former
governor’s legal bills mean his lawyers won’t be prepared for the
scheduled April 20 start of the corruption retrial.
Among the reasons the motion cites for forgoing a retrial was
a still-fragile economy and wrangling in Washington, D.C., over
the budget.
Loughner hearing
By JACQUES BILLEAUD
Associated Press
TUCSON, Ariz. — Survivors of the Tucson shooting
rampage came face-to-face with the suspect Wednesday
for the first time since they were shot at a voter event
hosted by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords two months ago.
At least three victims attended Jared Lee Loughner’s
court hearing, creating a tense showdown as the smiling
suspect entered the room in handcuffs. Susan Hileman
stared at Loughner intently from a wheelchair, and placed
her hands to her face as he walked into the room.
Two other survivors — retired Army Col. Bill Badger
and Mavanell “Mavy” Stoddard — attended the hear-
ing and sat on the opposite side of the courtroom as the
22-year-old Loughner, whose once-shaved head featured
short, dark hair and sideburns. Two U.S. marshals stood
just feet behind Loughner throughout the hearing.
The suspect’s father, Randy Loughner, also made his
first appearance in the gallery during his son’s criminal
case. Dressed in a pressed charcoal-colored shirt and blue
jeans, the father with bushy salt-and-pepper hair sat three
rows behind his son, his arms folded.
Randy Loughner kept his eyes fixed on the floor and
wall, glancing up only a few times to see the court action.
After the hearing, he rushed out of the courtroom without
acknowledging reporters asking him for comment.
Loughner made one brief comment, at the beginning
of the hearing. The judge asked the 22-year-old if Jared
Loughner was his name. “Yes, it is,” Loughner responded
as he stood behind the defense table.
Loughner then pleaded not guilty to dozens of fed-
eral charges, including trying to assassinate Giffords,
attempting to kill two of her aides, and murdering federal
judge John Roll and Giffords staffer Gabe Zimmerman.
The hearing took place in the same courthouse where
Roll worked before he was killed in the tragedy.
Loughner also is charged with causing the deaths
of four others who weren’t federal employees, causing
injury and death to participants at a “federally provided
activity” and using a gun in a crime of violence.
He likely will also face state charges stemming from
the attack outside a Tucson grocery store. Hileman,
Badger and Stoddard were among those wounded at the
meet-and-greet event held by Giffords, who is now at
a Houston hospital and undergoing rigorous therapy to
recover from a gunshot wound to the head.
Hileman, 58, was holding 9-year-old Christina Taylor-
Green’s hand when the shooting erupted. The woman was
shot three times; Christina was killed.
Badger, 74, is credited with helping to subdue Loughner
at the scene after a bullet grazed the back of Badger’s
head.
Stoddard, 75, was shot in the leg three times. Her hus-
band, Dorwin, dove to the ground and covered her. He
was shot in the head and died at the scene.
Also Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Larry Burns
decided search warrants from Loughner’s home should
be made public. He also scheduled a May 25 hearing to
determine if Loughner is competent to stand trial.
The search warrants contained details about the items
found by investigators at the suspect’s home, including
two shotguns, ammunition and drawings of weapons.
The warrants say police also seized a printout of the
U.S. Constitution, a journal, a notebook with writing,
poems, song lyrics and a handwritten note that read:
“What is government if words don’t have a meaning?”
The Arizona Republic and KPNX-TV argued there
was no basis for documents related to the search of
Loughner’s home to remain sealed and that the public had
a right to the records. The documents have been sealed
since Jan. 11.
Answers to Wednesday’s questions:
The cocktail the Rob Roy shares its name with a novel,
an operetta and a movie. All are named for Robert Roy
MacGregor, an 18th-century Scottish Robin Hood-like
character. The drink generally consists of scotch, ver-
mouth, bitters and a cherry.
The largest island is Cuba, the main island in the
Republic of Cuba.
Today’s questions:
Why were American women asked to stop buying cor-
sets during World War I?
What famous artist once snapped, “I hate flowers — I
paint them because they’re cheaper than models and they
don’t move.”
Answers in Friday’s Herald.
Today’s words:
Rupestrian: made of rock
Zubr: ancestors of modern cattle